I sent the wife to pick up a battery for my Corvette. It cost me $800.00. $200 for the battery, $600 for the puppy.

And that's why I trust Lyle, honest answers, not sales ploys. Now Kyle on the other hand would have tried to sell the most expensive newest technology battery available. Thanks LYLE, you the man!

I've really enjoyed your channel, and your replies to all my silly questions. This battery issue for C5's, and the charging/electrical issues in general, really hit home for me. I bought a 2003 AT coupe about 4 months ago with less than 18k miles on it, and with a 3 year old Optima Red Top. I thought I was set for years, but when it comes to electrical stuff, who knows? I started getting the dreaded 1214 code for the EBCM and found out it can be caused by an insufficiently charged battery. Down the rabbit hole I went. Turns out, the battery wasn't being recharged while driving. After weeks of trouble shooting I checked all the grounds, replaced the tensioner pulley, serpentine belt, battery, and finally, the alternator. God only knows what link in that chain was the real culprit. For the battery, I ended up getting the ONLY battery in town that day that was the correct size. At Walmart. $55! Incredibly, it works just fine. And the experience convinced me to embrace quantity over quality. I'd rather buy a cheap battery frequently BEFORE any electrical issues arise, than buy an expensive battery, hoping it'll last longer than the average marriage. It's just not worth the risk of damaging the other components in the charging system. I'd rather buy a $55 battery every spring than buy a $250+ battery plus special tender/charger and "try" to make it last as long as possible. BTW, the 1214 code turned out to be legit. I had to do the awful pull of the EBCM, send it to ABSfixer, and then do the awful reinstall. Lost one of the 6 brass screws somewhere in the blind abyss of the engine bay. The annoying beeps and codes are gone, but the skin on my hands and forearms is still healing. Do I still love the car? Yes, or maybe, I don't know, ask me again in a year...

I like your no BS attitude a lot. I mean we could be huge fans of Corvettes, but when there is an eyebrow rising stuff from factory, you just tell and as a bonus in a funny way 😆

Thank you for generously sharing your experience and insight. As battery failure is such a common occurrence, your advice is incredibly helpful.

Best explanation on the types I have heard and great advice as always! Thanks

Your post came out at the perfect time. My 99 C5 Coupe battery is going on 7 years old, and won't hold a charge after two weeks without a tender. I was considering a red top Optima battery to prevent leakage over the ECM, but the recent reviews are absolutely horrible! I will stick to the Interstate battery and value Lyle's advice. Thank's again for helping me make correct decisions!

I have had an Optima yellow top on my C5 for about 15 years. I keep it on a trickle charge over the winter. It doesn't owe me anything...

Thanks Lyle from Las Vegas... Battery has been giving me trouble for a few months now even after a new tensioner, alternator and pulley.... you make a lot of sense and I'm getting rid of the AAA battery..... Semper Fi

After reading too many social media posts about you must have the Optima Red Top - followed Lyle’s advice bought a nice Interstate battery for our Vette - saved money - local garage was happy - trusted source C&S Corvette

I just installed an Odyssey AGM battery in my C5 Z06 because it won't leak on the electronic components. I keep it charged with a CTEK 7002 charger which has a setting specifically for AGM batteries. Thank you for the information Lyle.

Great info, as always. Used your guidance when searching for my C5 Z06. Bought an ‘02 with 48k miles a year ago and it’s been great.

Thanks again Lyle for the great advice on a battery purchase…

I learn something from every video Lyle posts and I’m not a novice to automotive engineering and technology. 👍👍

Great info. The interstate battery in my C5 is going on 7 years. But C5s eat batteries if you don't drive them regularly. I have to trickle charge mine every 2 weeks.

To add to your database of battery experiences, here is mine. The owner had just installed a new DelcoAC in 2012 when I bought my ‘99 C5. From day one I’ve kept a Battery Tender attached because I don’t drive it very often. That’s 11 years, it amazes me that it still starts. Now you know why I watched this very helpful video! My past experience with batteries is 3 to 4 years lifespan.

I have a red top Optima battery with side posts installed in a 89 C4... always plugged on a trickle charger when car unused.... never had any problem (installed 3 yrs ago)... fantastic crank and start up. I live in France... same latitude as Seattle, WA... (( the C4 drains 50 mA ....ECM... Bose system... when key off)).

One thing that people do not know about these batteries is that they are all made in the same factory by the same manufacturer and just labeled differently. I work for said battery manufacturer and have the joy of seeing them all get labeled before going on the shelf to drop ship. So when someone asks what brand is best, I can assure you they are all made equally.

Lyle, U DA MAN 👊🏻, thanks for your honest advice and for sharing your knowledge with us Corvette disciples 🙏🏻

Great video. Going through batteries; this was very helpful. Thanks!

Thanks for the info Lyle! I bought an Optima yellow top for my '08 C6. I'm near Indianapolis so I should be ok... also have Interstate batteries in my 3 other vehicles.... agree that they are great batteries and if you are a Costco member you can get a great deal on them.

I use interstate batteries in all my vehicles and motorcycles. Great products!

I totally agree with you on the lead acid battery, especially in the south.

Lyle I like the research and straight up style of your presentations. Good honest help for folks looking for answers. I bought my '86 C4 in 2000 and it had a Interstate battery. It had to be replaced after 4 months, and when I was having it tested the information From the batter showed it to be about 4 years old. I have used Duralast Gold batteries from Auto Zone forever, and have always had excellent results and long service wit respectable CCAs. That's what I've always put into my C4. Won't change unless the source quits producing it. I GET ABOUT 5 YEARS OUT OF THE DURALAST GOLD. Easy to remove/install without removing the gill panel. Just 3 bolts on the cruise control and shove it aside .Way easy ! Keep on keeping on sharing your expertise and experiences.

Battery things I never knew I needed to know! Thanks Lyle!

Excellent advice and information as usual.

I much prefer to pay extra for a battery that wont leak on the electrics in my C5, than take a chance on a flood type, I have a yellow top OPTIMA, it is 6 years old, no problem as yet here in Fl , it is hooked up to a trickle charger on the AGM setting. Interstate are great, I have used them in other cars, but they don't come in yellow.

My battery just died today. Going to get an Interstate battery(ran those in my boat). Thank you Lyle for the guidance, very much appreciated, especially since this is my first Corvette(2012 Gran Sport).

My first Corvette I bought was a 96 LT1 base coupe. Bought it from an Acura dealer. The AC only blew out of the defrost and floor setting. The battery had leaked at some point and ate up the vacuum lines for the AC . It also sucked the acid into the lines and did more damage to lines inside under the dash. It had the standard air not the C68 ac. The Acura dealer agreed to fix and put in the purchase agreement. They wanted to farm it out to a local shell station. I took it to the Chevrolet dealer that previously serviced the car. The cost to repair was $900.00 . The car had a Die Hard flooded battery. I got a new one from Sears . The new Die Hard was leaking from the positive terminal a short time later. Currently AC Delco is now offering free replacement if the battery does not last the 5 years. No more pro rating for usage . I'm going to put them to the test this spring . In 2020 I bought a new AC Delco . My son was driving the car and he didn't get the drivers door fully closed upon parking in the garage . I discovered this two days later and used my old Montgomery Ward battery charger to charge it up. If it sits for more than 10 -12 days it won't start . Currently have a Cetek tender / charger maintaining it .

I have an Optima, and it is an AGM. It seats over the frame of my '63 and taking it out or in and does not leak. No problems here in GA. THOM

Another very informative video. I have a 2019 GS Corvette delivered in 2018. I have less than 15000 miles. I was considering an Optima yellow top when I replace the battery that came with the car but I am now going to go with a 5 year interstate. I live in Portland Oregon but we had a record setting heat dome for at least a week of 117 to 118 degrees last summer. All things considered your advice will save me money and get me through what seems to be a change in climate where I live. Thanks for your unbiased professional advice.

Another excellent video... I'm an ASE CMAT (Retired) I live close to a Wal**t and LA batteries are fine for my '95 GMC yet Wallies best battery for my C5... is dead after 3 days. I have found cheep LA batteries lose 25% of there life on a total discharge and if discharged 5 times, buy a bus ticket! I've owned 2 shops over the years and I was an Interstate Dealer!?? Thanks for the wake up call... Very informative video.

Great "Kyle" , just kidding. Appreciate your videos Lyle . I live in Ontario Canada and really like your videos ! Keep them coming. Very informative 👍

You the man Lyle! Keep up the awesome work 😊.

Thanks for the very valuable information about corvett batteries 👍 Thanks, I'm planning on purchasing my first corvett very soon C6 based on the valuable information you provided us 🇺🇸 😀 may GOOD 👍 bless

Sound advice as always Lyle Thanks 😎👍

Choice of battery includes specs for CCA and reserve. Both important especially for C5's that seem to drain power in days leaving low cranking voltage/current.

Thanks for info Lyle, gets freaking Hot where I live so you answered my question.

Thank you for this information. Confirmed what I was thinking.

Thanks for the good clear useful information. .

Good morning Lyle from Indiana. First off I must say I sure enjoy your videos. I have a well kept 2003 fully loaded Corvette. I would like to know please what you suggest for a good battery charge for a agm/gel battery. Thank you sire.....

Awesome info. And as always, phone ringing in the background…LOL

You are the information King in the Corvette World

Thanks, Lyle!

Great job, KYLE

That was an excellent tutorial on those three types of automotive batteries! I installed and maintained large banks of all types of batteries used for railroad signal operations for 40 years and I couldn't have stated this nearly as well as you did! I am getting ready to replace a 2 yr old Die hard gold in the 96 that I just purchased. It starts the engine but it also drops below 12 Volts resting overnight. Even with my background in battery maintenance I wanted your opinion on what is best for the Vette. You helped me in my search for the right car and I'm happy with it! Interstate it is. MTP-75 And who is this KYLE guy? Have you been hacked! 🤣 Thanks for the honesty and the great information.

Excellent info. Learned a lot. Thanks much. Rick

I've used Northstar batteries for many applications but the one in my truck is over 11 years old and still in perfect working order. Definitely check them out if you haven't heard of them. You will be impressed.

Thanks Lyle. I have my 2004 Lead Acid battery on tender in Iowa 4-5 months a year. On my 4th year so far with no issues. Do you no of battery tenders hurting any electrical components? I haven’t started my car since Nov1 and hope all goes well soon when I inspect and fire up engine. Thank-You for all your tips.👍

Great Information and excellent reasoning. T'hanks Lyle "aka Kyle"

I have a 2010 grand sport have replaced the battery twice i live in Ft Myers Fl. only use Walmart Batteries 135.00 dollars made by JOHNSON CONTROLS SAME AS INTERSTATE

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 More good advice Kyle. Thank you 👍 🏄

Lyle, very interesting on battery info for corvette. I just bought my 4th C5 and am looking to replace the battery. After watching your video, looked into the engine compartment and found an Interstate 86 group battery. I was going to go with ac delco, but not now. Anyhow, you're great and keep it up and I'll keep watching.

Interstates seem to do great, also ACDelco's. Just replaced my 10 yo OEM AcDelco in my car a couple weeks ago, ironically this summer also had to replace my 8 yo Optima in my truck. Battery prices have shot up a lot in the last couple years though, the "regular" water ACDelco was almost as much as the Optima.

Exactly my thoughts on these batteries.

Thankyou for this information!

I moved my C5 Corvette battery to the rear of the car. Used an Odyssey AGM.

thanks lyle..great info

Thank you Lyle, I live in FL also, Have a 07 C6 Z, I have been through 4 batteries so far, mainly because I do not drive it often anymore, 17 K orig miles, a yr ago I bought a Gel Batt and thinking I was doing the best thing with spending the higher money, well, its already dead, and have it on a good trickle charger maintainer, no the charger says charging aborted-bad battery, so I will go to the Interstate battery now, thank you very much, big help 👍👍

Does the heat under the hood while driving play a part in the gel battery? I used to be a dealer for Interstate Batteries and I also think they are the best option for batteries. They last longer, and Interstate never had a problem with standing behind their warranty! Thanks Lyle!!!

Lyle, first of all thanks big time for your great vids. Extremely informative and open minded, not pushing any agenda. I do have a request for a topic to be covered that seams to be all over the place with very little proof to confirm the opinions . The C5, which I own seems to suffer from the alternator going bad over time and many users insist you rebuild rather than buy a new unit from any source because it is supposed to cause problems with the cars ECUs , causing lots of error codes. A proper source of credible info would be greatly appreciated other than some owners biased opinion. Have a fantastic new year !

Hey Lyle! I really appreciate all of the care and feeding you’ve been doing for all of us Vette owners. Your straight talk make the info so easy to digest. I wish I had seen this video a year ago when I bought a yellow top Optima for the black 2008 C6 that’s pretty much a very heavy paper weight after not really driving it that much and temps in Philly hitting 90+ for a sustained three weeks this past July/August. I know you like Interstate, so can you give me a model number so I can stop collect paper weights? Also, what’s your view on the Morimoto and the GTR replacement LED headlights? Much appreciated Lyl

I live in Lake Havasu City AZ and I prefer an Optima battery in my C3 given the battery is behind the driver's seat. A buddy of mine had a lead acid battery blow up in his C3 while he was in it

Our local Interstate dealer is awesome. Lake Zurich, IL. Sean is the manager with impeccable customer service. They can/will remove and install batteries, also provide a loaner battery (If under warranty) While they check and charge your battery. The only place I get batteries anymore, Interstate.

Thank you for the battery heads up..

People from down south would love lithium iron batteries! They're super lightweight, no liquids in them, maintenance-free, and least likely have to charge them. They also have a long shelf life of at least 5 years. Little bit pricey. But well worth the money. You guys down south would love them. Only problem with them is they don't like to crank very well of temperatures below 30°. I have one in my motorcycle for the past 8 years and never had any issues with it. I'm sure they make a car battery version.

The first battery on my 2005 Corvette that was ordered in 2004 lasted 12 years. The first 3 years it didn't have a battery tender. After that a CTEK 3300? was used on it for the remaining years. The second battery a AC-Delco Professional lasted 5 years and that was using the CTEK 3300? battery tender for all of those 5 years. Now I am on the 3rd battery an AC Delco Gold (Only battery sold for this car by GM now installed by dealership which is now on a new Deltran battery tender. We will have to see how long this battery lasts.🤗

Hello Lyle. Why didn’t you mention the Lithium iron phosphate batteries. I don’t have one in my corvette yet, but I have one in my Harley Fat Boy and my Suzuki Vstrom. They are really light and last for twice as long as anything else.

I like Interstate allso

Lyle, I'll be contacting you about testing a LithiumMoto battery. Lithiums can take the high temps better.

My 2011 AC delco battery is sitting in my 2005 modded c6, removed for winter months and maintained on a tender . Paid 180$ canadian , I fully agree with Lyle about lead acid is your best choice for these cars. PS my Delco has ran flat about 8 times since 2013 - 2024 and holds 13 volts . This particular battery was manufactured on a Wednesday of 2011 , thanks for confirming what I always believed😉

Everyone uses the Optima red top. You should have mentioned that along with your view on them

thank you , excellent, I own a 67 L-79

I am now reassured about using lead-acid batteries in my C5. You recommend Interstate batteries. They are made by Johnson Control as are some other brands. Personally, I buy JC batteries (not too fussy about individual brand). Incidentally, in addition to Interstate Batteries Johnson Control also makes Optima batteries. Thanks again Lyle...

Thanks ! :)

Thank you

I put a Optima yellow top in. I always used a battery maintainer when my car was parked. I didn’t even last two years. Optima did replace it. It’s for sale. Brand new in the box

I just had the Chevy dealer install an OEM Delco battery. The original lasted 5 years in my 2019 GS.

I have a 1977 corvette,i use only interstate 5 year batteries,have had no problems,I would like to see as many videos as possible on c3 corvettes.lol russell wayne boyd p.s. i live in springhill flarida,south of tampa.

I have a Optima red top? It's been about year so far works fine. I have a charge fault notification on my information display. I assume it's the alternator because my volts have dropped to 10.5V from 13.5V to 14.0V. It's the original OEM alternator on a 2001.

How do I find out if my battery charger is ok for my gel battery? I should have found this video before I spent the extra bucks for the Optima. Just didn't want the possibility of the acid leaking down onto everything important. Hope the Optima holds up here in hot Southern California. Thanks Lyle.

I have a AGM and I live in pensacola, when I'm not driving it I connect it to a trickle charger so it always have juice.

Good explainer

My C7 is at the dealer as I'm typing. Had to drop it off overnight because it would start. Over the summer, she hesitated about twice when I pushed to start. 2 days ago, nothing. Lights and everything came on but it wouldn't even crank. Still waiting on the dealer to call me. I'm praying it's just the battery. 2015 with 38k miles on her. Any body ever got a battery from the dealer?

Just put in a DieHard 34/78-4 dual-terminal in my '03 C5, it fit perfectly and the puck locked down. Getting those side bolts in is VERY challenging though (don't drop one while trying to get it in the cover, it goes down into the bowels of hell never to be seen again)

Excellent, I always wondered what the difference were.

Glad I’m moving to Sarasota, don’t even own a corvette yet. 😂

Lyle, What about the Lithium batteries??

0:14 He’s Lyle, I’m Kyle.

❤Interstate Battery all the way.

I love your channel and you’ve saved me a lot of money. I have a 84 corvette and my engine runs great and the car gives me joy. I noticed today that on my digital dash my voltage was around 11.2-11.5 with a red dot coming on. I had my ac on, and early in the morning I noticed my dash doing a very very light flickering along with my headlights. Does that mean I need a new battery asap?

I bought a group 34 instead of the 'standard group 24 for my '66 L79. Lord jesus did that make installation easier. You _must_ tilt the battery greatly to get the battery in or out. I used to buy SVR gel cells made for high end auto soundsystems when they were exactly the size of group 24 and had the correct lip for the factory tray (68 to 72 GM A body). Can't find that any more.

Grt info for the battery replacement in the vette. Could you give me the specs for battery replacement in a 2003 corvette please. Group CCA RC Thx Lyle 👍

What about lithium? I've used a couple on motorcycles. They are so super light.

A bit over dramatic on Optima. I have used them for years and in mid engine cars so they see heat. Most last 12 years plus. The key is to use the right charger as they have a diode that prevent a regular charger to charge it. We often take the claimed bad Optima batteries and charge them properly and they behind to work righ again.

Hey Lyle, my c5 Z06 has a red top Optima battery from the previous owner, sometimes I don't drive the car for a week recently it was stored for 2 weeks and went fully flat. After jump starting and driving it home I tried charging with a basic charger but kept getting an error. It still starts but after watching your video I wonder if its damaged now having been 100 percent discharged what do you think I should do? Cheers love the videos!

What are the best ramps to use when you have a step driveway? Don’t want to scrape up my corvette.

Lyle replacing a 1980 c3 L82 your recommendation. I live in Texas

Ac Delco Freedom Battery is what the Corvette has always used

Is there anything you can put under the battery to keep acid off electronics. Have an optima in my 2002 and didn’t know about special charger. Have charges mine a few times. Have a battery minder on for winter. Is that a know know also.