Brez!

There is no way this should have been this hard!!

FTW: Bosch 35-650BAGM

• BCI Group 35
• Height: Approximately same as stock Panasonic
• Width: Approximately same as stock Panasonic
• Length: Shorter than stock Panasonic by ≈1"
• Weight: 37 lbs. (vs. 33 lbs. for stock Panasonic)
• AGM
• 650CCA
• Full 4-year free replacement warranty
• 3-year FREE emergency jumpstart reimbursement
• Available at Pep Boys
• List Price: $189.99 - But there are usually 20%-25% of internet discounts (lowers price to ≈$155!)
• And there is a F-ing vent port. Had to ask for the elbow (stock elbow is too big)

Fits perfectly!




Did someone say vent tube?

(and there was much rejoicing...)

Lightsaber

I am the most delighted to learn that the OEM tube can plug right it.

I found the same Bosch AGM battery a while back, but had difficulties sourcing it to Canada. It seems that most inventory are in the US. Next time this will definitely be my #1 choice of Evo's replacement battery.

Prime12

Thanks a ton! I might be needing this soon.... original Panasonic going strong in my 2011 still

What do you mean you had to ask for the elbow? Was it not included with the battery?

Brez!

The guy at Pep Boys didn't know about the elbow, which is odd given that the battery came with a plug that can go in one hole. I stopped by Advance and they had a box of them from their brand of AGM batteries. The guy working there said that his manager removes them when the batteries come in.

Bottom line, they exist, but you have to ask for them.

BestLeftUnsaid

Called the local Pep Boys and found this battery but the guy on the other end of the line says it's not vented because it's an AGM

Warhawker

I just use the Optima red top, group 35, I don't find a vent too necessary unless using a lead acid battery.
It's $200, but it has the highest CCA of any AGM in group 35. I need it for those -5F starts haha!
AGM batteries do not vent as far as I know.

aznnightkidz

Found it at my local pep boys and it came with the elbow🤗. Old Panasonic battery lasted 9 years!!!!

arsing116

I remember when I was trying to find a replacement battery with vent tube last year... frustrating search. I almost went to pep boys which is 25 miles before I just decided to go with a optima yellow top at Advanced Auto. Nice find.

mattacus

I have tried getting this battery at a pep boys but they said that it is discontinued

GasHog

Not sure why they said that. I was just looking for one today.

BenMara

AGM need a higher charging voltage be careful

fafaforza

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I can't find the Bosch on PepBoys' site. Anyone have an actual current item link?

ugakirk

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Pretty sure it was discontinued. I couldn’t get my hands on one either. But I got the Advance Auto Parts model that was similar

fafaforza

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Do you know which model you got? Was it their store brand? Or DieHard or something?

ugakirk

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https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...hTerm=35%20agm

I think it was this one? If you order it online today, you get 25% off I think. Pretty good deal IMO..