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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Batter replacement - Upgrade??

Any sportier (light weight) fitting batteries used by anyone?

As far as brands on batteries what would you all consider the best 1 or 3?

I'm going to have the battery termninals scrubbed and battery replaced along with new NGK Iridium spark plugs unless Denso OEM is what I should stick to. Some stores carry Denso in my area I think.

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Let me know what battery you've got if it was a great replacement you spent time considering. Thank you!
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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I have seen real expensive lighter batteries made from Lithium ION for sale. I have no experience with them as far as the best batter for the money. Not real cheap either but last you forever is the Sears Die Hard Platinum. It's an AGM batter has more power and longer life than any other battery around. Full 4 year replacement warranty and pro rated after that. They are awesome...still lead though.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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I swear by Deka. I haven't had to put one in the G yet..
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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I swear by Deka. I haven't had to put one in the G yet..
Wow .....
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Braille B3121 21lb battery . Almost 3 years and zero issue .. If the car is going to sit longer than 7 days u need to put a battery trickler
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Costco has good quality batteries and the lightweight ones are more maintenance than they're worth.
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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Optima batteries all day long here. Autopartsplus has $50 off quite often which makes them a no brainer. Not the lightest batteries, but very well made and durable. Red top in the G, yellow top in the wife's SUV.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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I thought Optima were racing or performance batteries also.

They can get quite heavy and I just don't want to add any extra weight even though I'm not shopping a racing battery necessarily. Many of those are just too small.

$50 gives me an indication of what they really cost. I suppose I'll have my mechanic check the battery etc. on oil change today.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by canucklehead
Optima batteries all day long here. Autopartsplus has $50 off quite often which makes them a no brainer. Not the lightest batteries, but very well made and durable. Red top in the G, yellow top in the wife's SUV.


Autopartsplus the Canadian online store? I can't find the website.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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^ sorry, i meant advancedautoparts.com.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:30 AM
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Battery tested just fine. Tech said it was most likely the original spark plugs. Said NGK would be great when I asked. They replace a special gasket you have to buy and it takes about 2 hours.

What does a spark plug change normaly cost?

Anyone know how many I need for a 2010 G37x S?
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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....6 spark plugs.....

shop rates vary

are you buying the plugs or are they providing them?

If you aren't sure what you are ordering, let the shop handle that
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Letting the infinity dealer put in the Denso Iridiums. About $240
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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^ $240! yikes! oh well, your money...that's a DIY job if i ever saw one.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by canucklehead
^ $240! yikes! oh well, your money...that's a DIY job if i ever saw one.

You need a special gasket etc. I don't even know where they're located.
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