battery for cold climate

[Instro84]

my sons battery died and he needs a new one, whats the best battery to use in really cold areas, he's at minot afb north dakota. TIA

 

[novaderrik]

the biggest one that will fit..
i like the Interstate that's in my truck- it can sit for months and it always cranks over like nothing.

 

[ttaowner]

optima red top or yellow top but there pricey
Google

 

[John Larkin]

Get one of those solar battery chargers on Amazon also. They're about $25 and they will keep it topped off. You just lay it on the dash and plug it in the cig lighter. I use one and it works great. http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-5001...KG/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1327489091&sr=8-18

 

[turbo nasty]

Nothing special here in MN. How old was the battery? Whats your alternator output. The wife and I both have our factory batteries in our DD's and they start at below zero temps with no issue.

 

[regan j]

There are battery "blankets" that are on newer vehicles or you can purchase them aftermarket. Helps in hot and cold.

 

[84SFIGN]

+ 2 on Optima red top. I have one in my truck going on 8 years.