Please recommend a battery for 2003 M45. Southern Climate.

[Bag302]

Batteries don't last long here in FL and mine will die soon. Any recommendations on a replacement battery for an '03 M45.

Nissan batteries only last 2-3 years here. I'm looking for something maintenance free. No adding water!!

Considering Optima's, but don't know the difference between the Yellow & Red.

I'm all ears. Thanks!

[lswaidz]

I wouldn't recommend anything but Optima. Once my battery dies that's what I'll replace it with. Yellow top is the best for our cars. I don't remember the specific differences, but I've only seen the red top in racing applications.

[Mark Linkous]

Hello,Funny you mention that about the battery. I live in Sarasota and just got it replaced. Had an Optima in my Acura. Rumor has it that the red/yellow are nearly identical. Google search would probably prove it. Either way, the Optima is well worth the money.CheersM.L

[lswaidz]

Red tops are really a high draw, low current starter battery... good for racing applications where you wait weeks between usage. Yellow tops are a low draw, high current battery good for regular applications... just don't accidentally buy the green or blue tops, those are marine applications.

[Bag302]

Thanks guys. Where's the best place to buy an Optima? Online or B&M.

[Q45tech]

What's wrong with replacing a battery every 35 months especially if you get one with a 100% 36 month replacement warranty?

[lfj2025]

Does anyone know the CCA of the original battery?

[Q45tech]

The battery one selects depends on the local climate as the alloys mixed within the lead plates should be different based on cranking and running temperatures.

Obviously CCA would be a less than ideal parameter to use in Florida vs Michigan.

Vibration is the killer for automotive batteries vs what works in a Golf Cart.