Winter battery performance—should I get a special cold-weather battery in Edmonton?
Tyler Grant · · 3 replies
My battery sometimes struggles on cold mornings in Edmonton, especially below -20C. Thinking of upgrading to a battery rated for harsh winters. Does anyone have recommendations or brands that perform best in cold Canadian winters?
Replies (3)
Jenny Campbell ·
Look for batteries with high CCA (cold cranking amps). Optima and NAPA batteries tend to do well in cold weather here.
David Smith ·
I switched to an AGM battery last year, and it starts up the truck no problem even at -30C.
Chloe Johnson ·
Make sure your alternator is charging properly too; sometimes that’s the root of battery issues.