ACDelco 48AGM Professional AGM Automotive BCI Group 48 Battery

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1. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

   
   Solid Performer, November 18, 2016

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   John G –

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   I have had this battery for 18 months now, and I’m very happy with it thus far. I’ve been using AGM batteries in my work for quite a few years (stand alone solar powered automation and control systems) and they are very good performers when treated properly. I’ve seen them last as long as 7 years in 24/7 duty which to me is quite impressive considering that they’re maintenance free. I live in the high desert of NM, about 3200 feet above sea level, and the dry climate and extreme temperatures, regularly above 110 degrees in the dead of summer, wreak havoc on traditional flooded lead acid batteries. They require constant acid level checking and even still always seem to die an early death. In the application I’ve implemented this battery in, my 2011 Suburban Z71, I’m constantly off road and my truck sits idling regularly on job sites, with underhood temps at very high levels. My «wet» batteries prior to this one generally last a year to 18 months, and the last 3-6 months of their lives are generally indicated by slower cranking and extremely fast discharge with small current loads like my cell phone charger being left on overnight, which honestly is the norm for me. I also run a large inverter for power tools on a regular basis; it’s hard wired in and mounted on the floorboard of the vehicle. At 18 months in service this battery still performs like new, which it makes it the best battery I’ve had in my primary work vehicle in many years. For reference, I’ve been using the top grade (most expensive) WalMart batteries and my results have been somewhat disappointing, as previously stated. I live in a small town and don’t have a lot of choices with things like automotive batteries. The 3 year free replacement warranty gives me a warm fuzzy but I’m betting (and hoping) I won’t need to use it. I’m preparing for my second winter with this battery but I’m confident it will hold up based on its performance thus far. Chances are I will own this vehicle until this battery finally fails, and at that point I will update this review. For the time being, it’s everything I could ask for in a battery, with lots of cranking power and reserve capacity, and it has done very well with the somewhat extreme workload I’ve placed upon it. Some big strides have been made in AGM technology in recent years, namely higher current output which makes it more appropriate in automotive applications, and this battery bears that out nicely. I’d say that it’s everything I had hoped it would be when I made the switch to AGM for my primary/work vehicle, worth the extra cost in extended life and less hassles with maintenance. I switched to AGM with my Honda GL1800 motorcycle a couple of years ago and the results there have been stellar as well. I hope that my review helps with your purchase decision.

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2. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

   
   Just drop it in, June 26, 2015

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   Brown Bear –

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   Dropped right into my 2008 GTI. Whole process took about 5 minutes and everything went according to plan with not even a slight hiccup or size issue. This is probably the best price on a battery of this quality with a full 3 year warranty you can find.

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3. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

   
   … batt that you buy usually their about 60% very good deal since napa wanted about 175 for a batt …, February 17, 2016

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   Pete –

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   batt came in it was 88% charged what is very above normal for a batt that you buy usually their about 60% very good deal since napa wanted about 175 for a batt with less cca and exide was about 200. i did batt research and ac delco was rated above normal for reliability. awesome. I have it on a smart charger for agm batts letting it slow charge to 100% and ill install. i wont ever buy a everstart from walmart. you pay for what you get. aka neverstart. It went bad after a year. Not the first time this happened to me with one of those batts . we had a cold morning in nh. – 7 and the car started quickly . in a year ill update the feedback

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