51r battery inconsistency.

[rszappa1]

Yes, Auto Zone will test it, charge it, pro rate it, make it do flips in the air, summer salts, roll it down a hill,.....ANYTHING to shake up the sulfation, hold a charge & pass a B.S. test..,,, and give it back to you......Rather than just give you a new one like Walmart would. Get the Maxx when the time comes. The CCA's are higher. Good for cold NY & NJ winters. Easier on the starter too Worn out batteries are the leading cause of " starter death" and " alternator death"

Always have had good luck with the WalMart battaries....

 

[mk378]

The picture is wrong. The battery pictured also has "pencil post" terminals not standard ones.

 

[Mainia]

My wife's CRV takes a 51r. I have the EverStart Maxx bookmarked. I also have what is called a EverStart Platinum (Boxed) bookmarked which is also a 51r but it says it doesn't fit the vehicle.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStar...ttery-Group-Size-51R-12-Volt-500-CCA/28275660

Looking at pics, the terminals are on the opposite side. I would think that a 51r is the same for all but this has me thrown for a loop.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStar...CA/14130452206?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

Thoughts on this? Am I missing something? Probably am; I'm getting old! Maybe I've had too much to drink ma. On the other hand, maybe I haven't had enough!

BTW, this AGM looks identical to the Duralast Platinum Group Size 51R AGM but with the terminals on the correct side on the Duralast.

Yes, major sellers of that AGM battery buy from the main manufacture. The one for my Hyundai was sold as The Platinum Series at Walmart and was at a couple of major auto parts chains with their private label on them. . They looked exactly alike and the have the same "Made In Germany " sticker on them.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

If you're gonna go AGM, Odyssey is the only way. They have the best reputation to withstand the cold ( all depends where you live ). I wouldn't buy an Odyssey or Optima if I lived in Alaska. Look into to it. I kid you not. An FLA will never freeze on you in the lower 48.. If I remember correctly, an FLA freezes at -78 degrees fully charged. So, I guess nobody in Alaska or Siberia uses AGM batteries. I had no clue when my Optima AGM froze on me in NY. I never knew they COULD freeze. It was only like 25 degrees outside. Battery was 2 years old. I was furious. They no cheap those things.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Now, a tutorial on the " new" sealed FLA batteries. The bean counters don't want you adding electrolyte to FLA's anymore. So, they did away with the " pop tops" over the cells. They got a looooonnng sticker running the length of the battery covering the cells. If you're battery makes it past the warranty, I suggest you do this. Peel back the sticker and remove it. You will see 12 little 1/2" diameter plugs where the cells are. Get a flathead screwdriver, and pop those puppies out. Viola !!!! The lead and what's left of the electrolyte !!!! If needed, add distilled water and make sure those plates are covered by at least a bit more than a 1/2" of water. Push the plugs back in. Put the sticker back on.( It's a really sticky sticker, so it will stick again) Throw it on a battery tender for a day to convert the water to acid. You're good for another 3 years. YAY

 

[Wheel366]

If you're gonna go AGM, Odyssey is the only way. They have the best reputation to withstand the cold ( all depends where you live ). I wouldn't buy an Odyssey or Optima if I lived in Alaska. Look into to it. I kid you not. An FLA will never freeze on you in the lower 48.. If I remember correctly, an FLA freezes at -78 degrees fully charged. So, I guess nobody in Alaska or Siberia uses AGM batteries. I had no clue when my Optima AGM froze on me in NY. I never knew they COULD freeze. It was only like 25 degrees outside. Battery was 2 years old. I was furious. They no cheap those things.

I got Odyssey's in my 2 Subarus but they don't make a 51r.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Give them time, they will.. 51R is a popular battery.

 

[Wheel366]

Wheel366, you did not state the year of the CR-V this thread is about.

If it has the 2.4 L na gasoline, a 24F probably would drop right in. If you want to upgrade and do it neatly, the battery tray and battery cover from a 2013 Odyssey fit nice into that battery location. And any Honda dealer can get them for you, and they are not expensive. The original tie down J bolts and top hold down bracket fit the 24F very well.

I had to bend one piece of metal down, its part of what the battery tray sits in. A visegrip plyers works well to do that.

I think most people just cheap out and totally remove the plastic battery bottom tray, and don't buy the Odyssey tray and battery cover. That could expose the metal below the battery to additional battery acid, and the battery to more heat.

Walmart usually charges les for the 24F MAXX, than they charge for the 51R MAXX. And the 24F has more reserve, and more CCA.

My local Walmart usually has the 24F MAXX for $ 139.00, and the 51R MAXX for $ 159.00

I don't know if a 24F will fit in a 1.5T. But being smaller, the 1.5T probably is not as demanding of current from the battery on startup in cold weather, compared to the 2.4

A group 35 would be a significant upgrade and it also should drop right in.

The 24F is larger than a 35, and has more reserve and CCA.

I forgot to post the year. It is a 2014. I hear that a 35 can work too. I didn't want to mess with parts to make it fit but that may be an option if this battery dies.

I did a 24 swap in my Legacy that takes a 25. Bigger and more CCA. Though, I will say it is the older Odyssey that was 765CCA, not the new one with 755. Looks like Odyssey batteries are now black as opposed to black and red.

 

[Wheel366]

Give them time, they will.. 51R is a popular battery.

Honestly, I'm hoping this Honda battery lasts since I am now charging it around once a week with my CTEK. Well, hope it lasts until I replace the car in a few years or longer. Battery is almost 2 years old now. The Honda batteries each lasted maybe 4-5 years. Both died out of the blue with no hard cranking. Just turned the key one day and nothing. Luckily, the first one died at the dealer when I brought it in for an oil change. I think technically I still have warranty left on this battery but I'm sure when it dies I'll get like 1% off a new one.

Just trying to prepare myself now for my options in the future.

 

[Wheel366]

The picture is wrong. The battery pictured also has "pencil post" terminals not standard ones.

I didn't even notice that. Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[Wheel366]

can a 35 fit?

Seems to be a common upgrade.