Good Aftermarket Battery?

bmwDon2018 · 02-18-2019, 08:29 AM

my 2013 X1 x28i has had a couple long crank starts over the last few days so I am in the market for a new battery.

Who makes good aftermarket battery's? I'm not looking to pay the premium that comes with BMW OEM on a battery. I also have a friend that can register the battery for me after I change it.

Thanks!

kiloTHREE · 02-18-2019, 09:04 AM

I just replaced mine last week.
Went with an AGM from O'Reilly's since I have a business account there.
170 out the door.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...3/bmw/x1?pos=4

Sgop335 · 02-18-2019, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwDon2018

my 2013 X1 x28i has had a couple long crank starts over the last few days so I am in the market for a new battery.

Who makes good aftermarket battery's? I'm not looking to pay the premium that comes with BMW OEM on a battery. I also have a friend that can register the battery for me after I change it.

Thanks!

Havent looked at wifes x1 battery, if you can post a pic or specs. Based on that i can recommend good options.

MNX135I · 02-18-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

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Originally Posted by bmwDon2018

my 2013 X1 x28i has had a couple long crank starts over the last few days so I am in the market for a new battery.

Who makes good aftermarket battery's? I'm not looking to pay the premium that comes with BMW OEM on a battery. I also have a friend that can register the battery for me after I change it.

Thanks!

Havent looked at wifes x1 battery, if you can post a pic or specs. Based on that i can recommend good options.

I have a 2014 X1 35 I. I went to Autozone and bought a Durant's Platinum 190$ out the door. Switched it out myself in 30 minutes. Hook another battery to your terminals in the front so you don't have to reset stuff when you unhook the old one
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bmwDon2018 · 02-19-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

Havent looked at wifes x1 battery, if you can post a pic or specs. Based on that i can recommend good options.

Here is a picture, hope this helps!

Sgop335 · 02-19-2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwDon2018

Here is a picture, hope this helps!

Here are some options that match exactly...
Exide
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Edge-L4-...4RDS/205342456

Napa / deka
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NBP9...archIndex=Prod

Duracell, many coupons
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batter...onal/sli94ragm

Autocraft
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...000%7CL3*15597

bmwDon2018 · 02-20-2019, 11:54 AM

Thank you!

d1saster · 02-22-2019, 09:04 PM

If you're experiencing long cranks in cold weather that doesn't necessary mean you have bad battery. Make sure you have long drives often to charge it. I'm saying this because most of the X1s come with an AGM battery which is very durable and long lasting.

If you change your battery with the same type make sure you register it. This is required to instruct the Intelligent battery sensor (or system) IBS that there's a new battery and to charge it properly as new.

If you're upgrading or downgrading make sure to code it and register it. Coding is required to instruct the IBS to charge the new battery per new specs.

bmwDon2018 · 03-06-2019, 05:48 AM

Went with the Duracell, thanks for all the help. Getting the battery Registered today, as well

Chicone · 03-06-2019, 09:32 PM

Did any of you guys buy a bigger one over the stock 80AH?

mcdanielvzw · 03-08-2019, 09:03 PM

Bigger than the stock battery? This is one of the biggest SOBs I've seen in a consumer car. I think I'l stick with the same when my 5 yr old battery can't crank (as I have mostly highway miles anyway at 35+ miles/direction).

I've so far only had it not crank because I was in ACC for over 30 minutes while replacing 2 of my wiper pumps. I've recharged it, so we'll see how it goes.

Gamb1t · 03-08-2019, 09:35 PM

How about Costco agms? I used their non-agm Kirkland batteries on my other cars and they are great. 10 yr warranty too. Pricing is usually decent.

Chicone · 03-10-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamb1t

How about Costco agms? I used their non-agm Kirkland batteries on my other cars and they are great. 10 yr warranty too. Pricing is usually decent.

I prefer to shop at Costco, Costco has Interstate batteries. I’ve searched their site and it said they don’t have a battery for my BMW. In other vehicles, I’ve had good and bad luck there with non agm. I had one that failed after 3 months and had to return it.

alden · 03-13-2019, 02:08 PM

Call me cheap but I've used a Walmart EverStart battery for my wife's X3 and my Mini Cooper S and they work great. Look up BMW EverStart, I've see nothing but good reviews. Plus $150-$165 for a better w/ a 3-5 year replacement warranty, Why not give it a shot.

https://wm6.walmart.com/Battery-Finder.aspx

Sgop335 · 03-13-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alden

Call me cheap but I've used a Walmart EverStart battery for my wife's X3 and my Mini Cooper S and they work great. Look up BMW EverStart, I've see nothing but good reviews. Plus $150-$165 for a better w/ a 3-5 year replacement warranty, Why not give it a shot.

https://wm6.walmart.com/Battery-Finder.aspx

Not sure if cheap is the right word but do you bother to register the battery or know its AH or agm or not?

BriGuy · 03-29-2019, 03:12 PM

I went with the bimmerworld Optima red top kit. Comes with billet mounts to hold it down, works great. Same one thats made for e90's.

unixphone · 06-02-2019, 03:32 PM

Anyone can recommend a good battery that works well with Carly Adapter?
I plan to replace the battery and register it myself.

themishmosh · 06-02-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by unixphone

Anyone can recommend a good battery that works well with Carly Adapter?
I plan to replace the battery and register it myself.

Just get the same AGM battery that came with the car and you should be fine.

unixphone · 06-04-2019, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by themishmosh

Just get the same AGM battery that came with the car and you should be fine.

How about this?
It says exact fit and AGM battery. I have 2013 X1 28i.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/autocraft-platinum-agm-battery-group-size-h6-760-cca-h6-agm/10210829-P?navigationPath=L1*14920%7CL2*15000

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d1saster Captain 60 Rep 675 Posts Drives: F15 N55 & E93 N51 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	If you're experiencing long cranks in cold weather that doesn't necessary mean you have bad battery. Make sure you have long drives often to charge it. I'm saying this because most of the X1s come with an AGM battery which is very durable and long lasting. If you change your battery with the same type make sure you register it. This is required to instruct the Intelligent battery sensor (or system) IBS that there's a new battery and to charge it properly as new. If you're upgrading or downgrading make sure to code it and register it. Coding is required to instruct the IBS to charge the new battery per new specs.
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bmwDon2018 New Member 7 Rep 21 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: cincy iTrader: (0)	Went with the Duracell, thanks for all the help. Getting the battery Registered today, as well
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Chicone Private First Class 28 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 X35i M-SPORT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Seattle, Wa iTrader: (0)	Did any of you guys buy a bigger one over the stock 80AH? __________________ -Steve 2015 BMW X1 35i MSport // BMS Intake
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Gamb1t Major 598 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 330i,X1,Z4,Solstice GXP, RX-8 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canukistan iTrader: (0)	How about Costco agms? I used their non-agm Kirkland batteries on my other cars and they are great. 10 yr warranty too. Pricing is usually decent.
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alden Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Call me cheap but I've used a Walmart EverStart battery for my wife's X3 and my Mini Cooper S and they work great. Look up BMW EverStart, I've see nothing but good reviews. Plus $150-$165 for a better w/ a 3-5 year replacement warranty, Why not give it a shot. https://wm6.walmart.com/Battery-Finder.aspx
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unixphone Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 & 2014 Z4 Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Anyone can recommend a good battery that works well with Carly Adapter? I plan to replace the battery and register it myself.
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