which battery is the best for non-frequent usage

gpx123

Hey guys, quick question - I use my 2014 370z probably like once every 2 weeks, which battery would you say would be best for holding a charge?

I use to have the optima yellow top and that one was pretty great overall not many issues, but recently I had to get it replaced and got an optima red top instead and it SUCKS for in frequent usage lol.. end up needing to boost it all the time

Should I get the optima yellow top again or is there a better brand? Thanks so much for the help, appreciate you guys!

viiv

Lithium! That's what I have in my Z.

POS VETT

With such a frequency, a Z34 shouldn't need a boost when driven enough to recharge the battery properly. Does the car have an aftermarket electronic device/equipment installed?

If I were you, I would get a cheap float charger to keep the battery healthy; then, it doesn't matter what kind of battery is in the car. Most float chargers also have the capability of resurrecting a battery considered dead.

Zingston

If I know I'll not be driving my Z for a while, I use a Battery Tender to keep the battery charged. Simple, works great.


This one:
https://www.autobarn.net/battery-tender-plus.html

Rusty

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SouthArk370Z

As mentioned above, a battery tender may be your best option.

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crazy4oldcars

Another vote for a float charger. Even an expensive one is cheap compared to an Optima. You can also wire a pigtail to the battery so all you have to do is plug it in when you park it.


Kirk B.

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The battery tenders i got came with a pigtail

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crazy4oldcars

Mine came with 2. One with screw eyes and one with alligator clamps.
Since I use mine to maintain my kayak battery, I bought a SAE connector with a weather cover to mount on the battery box.
(I was trying to add value to my post, rather than just "me, too" it, lol.)
Bacon.


Kirk B.

viiv

Lol, I don't mess with battery tenders. On my 370Z, started right up after 5 months winter storage.

Now my motorcycle which also has a lithium, I left it for 16 months because I completely ignored it the summer of 2019 when I got my brand new 2020 Z.

It started right up first time April 2020 after having put it away October of 2018.

Spooler

With a new battery, yeah. Over time it will take it's toll. A tender will keep the battery in good working order for a long long time.

crazy4oldcars

My kayak battery is a 10ah sealed lead acid deer feeder battery and is going on 4 years old and still strong. I bought the battery tender after I forgot about, and couldn't resuscitate, it's predecessor.
My Z is my daily driver, and, after 4 years, I'm close to having to replace the OEM battery in it. Since I don't have any special needs for it, I will probably replace it with one from O'Reilly's or Advanced, since they're right there in town.


Kirk B.

Spooler

WOW, my factory battery lasted 7 yrs. Just make sure you keep an eye on the acid level and add distilled water when needed to the proper level.

JARblue

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Often I go weeks with out driving my car especially in the winter. I never had an issue starting. I use a Optima Yellow.

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