What are y’all’s thoughts on Odyssey AGM Batteries? The one available for my truck costs $330. Is it worth it or has the quality gone downhill like Optima and Interstate?
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I go off-roading a lot so need a battery that won’t leak, be durable, and ultimately won’t leave me stranded (hence looking at AGM).
That's probably about double the cost of a decent standard type battery. The question in my mind would be will the AGM battery last at least twice as long?
My current Odyssey AGM battery in the truck is 4 years 10 months now, still going strong. But I bought it 5 years ago (paid over $300 back then). I am not sure if the quality of newer Odysseys have gone downhill or not.
I've done a lot of offroading and had no issues with OEM battery. It lasted a very long time.
Was it AGM? Is it worth splurging on an AGM?
it was an ordinary flooded type.
I'm a "if it aint broke, don't fix it" kind of guy.
Which brand and model battery? And how long does it usually last you?
ACDelco. The one on my offroad rig lasted more than 8 years. It outlasted the vehicle. (and I was an idiot. punished the battery by running it down with accessories).
My current battery is over 8 years old and still works great.
Wow. AC Delco makes good batteries, I guess, interesting.
Who sells AC Delco batteries?
this was the old one. Best picture I could find. Ignore the temporary duct tape LOL
my most recent one came from the GM dealership (covered by the vehicle seller's warranty)
The other one was in the vehicle when I bought it.