Car battery buying guide
Car batteries are unsung transportation heroes. These heavy, black boxes rest quietly under the hood, ready to provide the
essential electrical charge needed to fire up an engine and begin driving. Without a healthy battery, your car is just a large,
metal sculpture parked in the driveway.
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Types
Batteries come in a variety of sizes and it's important to choose the right size. The wrong size might not fit securely or provide sufficient power. If the terminals are in the wrong place, your car's cables might not reach, or it may not fit securely. Check your owner's manual or an in-store fit guide.
Size 65 (top terminal)
Fits large cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles from Ford or Mercury.
Size 75 (side terminal)
Fits some General Motors midsized and compact cars and a few Chrysler vehicles.
Size 24/24F (top terminal)
Fits many Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, and Toyota vehicles.
Size 34/78 (dual terminal)
Fits many large Chrysler vehicles and many 1996-2000 GM pickups, SUVs, and midsized and large sedans.
Size 35 (top terminal)
Fits most Japanese nameplates, including many recent Hondas, most Subarus, and most Nissan and Toyota vehicles.
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Special Section:
Guide to car maintenance
