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Dec 19, 2008 | 12:24 PM

globy123

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Battery Replacement

Hi guys. I have a 99 Civic Sedan. I need to replace my battery and was wondering who makes Honda OEM batteries? Where can I find what cranking amps and cold cranking amps I need for the new battery?? Anyone knows?

Dec 19, 2008 | 12:37 PM

hondachris1994

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Just go to your local auto parts and be done with it ,they will hook u up with what u need.

Dec 19, 2008 | 01:03 PM

globy123

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Is Interstate better than Energizer? Anyone used Energizer car batteries before..are they any good?

Dec 19, 2008 | 03:07 PM

bmxmacdaddy

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optima yellow top i have is amazing in cold weather

Dec 19, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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interstate

Dec 19, 2008 | 06:35 PM

Nic

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optima red or yellow top or interstate.

Dec 19, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by globy123

Johnson Controls makes Honda batteries. They also make many things for Autozone and Shucks and many other companies. Autozone's Duralast batteries are made by Johnson Controls also.

Interstate batteries are made by Johnson Controls too.

Your battery's group size, cranking amps (CA) and cold cranking amps (CCA) will be on the battery. Usually on the top, sometimes on the side. Some batteries don't say anything though.