What does the brand really matter? I was wondering what would be best for my 1997 Civic LX

OEM
Honda Fit OEM
Your suggestion?

 

Brand make no diff., [other then quality] any good brand of batt. will do the job.

I have been using an Interstate batt. in my 94 RS from the day the stock batt. wore out. 94

 

I've had pretty good luck with Interstate mega-tron 51r has 5yr warranty as well as 500 cold cranking amps.

[link] http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...nths+++500+CCA[/link]

 

Ya know I prefer Interstate my self,but their quality has been hit or miss lately.
One thing I have noticed,OEM batteries seem to last a long *** time....

 

I agree, Interstate used to be my go to battery brand until about a year ago.

Had so many faulty one's come through the shop that we switched over to the Napa brand and haven't had a single issue yet since the switch.

Currently have a Napa battery in my '87 vette and not a single issue with it since putting it in the car last July.

No need to buy an expensive battery, just try to find a known name brand battery that has a good warranty like Napa, Bosch, Interstate ( if you feel lucky ), Optima etc...

 

Optima Redtop all the way! They last the longest.

 

I had a few people tell me Napa batteries are trash...so I went with an Interstate haha

Time will tell

 

Years ago I had a DieHard Weather Handler (had a snowflake on the label) and that thing lasted for 7 winters until I thought it was dying, replaced it, and the problem ended up being the starter.

 

I've had good luck with duralast gold, even going with a smaller size