Looking for a Lighter Battery to Replace Current

retrobeast

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Hey Xers
I am working down in MS for hurricane ida home inspections. My 2004 X is currently up in MI in my dads garage in need of a new battery upon my return. The current is a very heavy Bosch that I would like to replace with a less heavy one but still have good function. Was looking at a 24 750 Exide from home depot with 3 year warranty for $109. Anybody have alternative ideas?
3.3 5speed manual.
Thanks
 

TerryD

Total Tease
Supporting Member
Location
Covington, Va
I think a group 24 battery is the larger of the batteries that will fit? Why do you want a lighter battery? Since most batteries share construction methods, they all weigh about the same.

There are only like 3 manufacturers of lead acid batteries left. Johnson, Exide and Interstate IIRC. And most of them have similar warranty. I've had good luck with the Wal-Mart brand top of the line batteries. They have the 3 year warranty and we've been using them for several years in my truck and the wife's car. I have the Autocraft Platinum AGM in my Xterra for the added strength of the internal construction for offroad use.
 

retrobeast

Test Drive
Hey Terry
Looks like the average battery weight is just under 35lbs. The old Bosch I am replacing is 40lbs. The xterras are so heavy as it is I am looking to save any weight I can. The Exide from home depot has a $25 rebate which is nice. I just was not sure what choices I had. Thanks for reply and happy Tday
 

XterraRising

Bumpers Installed
Location
Utah
The more schmootz they put in the battery, the more CCA it will have, hence more weight. I put a group 24F in my 2015. It fit the hole. Don’t know what the arrangement is in the earlier models, but the group 35 is a bit lighter and smaller than the group 24.
 

Muadeeb

Nissan al Gaib
Admin
Location
Dallas
5 pounds won't do anything for your mpg. That's like saying "I won't get groceries because it'll impact my fuel efficiency." your foot will have a larger impact.

You'll have to remove 100s of pounds to have a consistent measurable impact, change your driving style, or MAYBE look into a retune. These trucks are bricks on wheels.
 
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