I searched the current and archived forums but no luck. Its time for a new battery and Im a little confused on what to get. Here are my choices:

1) Autolite (Kragen) - $69.99 - Group 41, 675 cold cranking amps, 835 cranking amps

2) Duralast (Autozone) - $59.99 - Group 40, 590 cold cranking amps, 735 cranking amps

3) Energizer (Pep Boys) - $69.99 - Group 40R, 590 cold cranking amps

Anyone have experience with these and can recommend? Why are these all a different "group"? I live in Northern Cal, so cold temp is not a problem for me. Thanks...


1998 Black CSVT, 75k mi