I like this Interstate one for my next battery change.
Correct size.
625 CCA\500 cold cranking amps and no modifications.

http://www.atbatt.com/interstate-mega-tron-ii-mt-51r-automotive-battery-500-cca.asp

 

That is the battery I used in the 07 we had, when it was time to replace.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

I found that the Group 51 battery the came standard in my 2013 CR-V E-XL w/Nav was marginally sufficient. The other day I went to start it in 12 deg. F weather and it definitely turned over slower. Also, last summer I was playing the audio system while I was drying the CR-V (30 min) and there was not enough power left in the battery to start the engine.
After looking the existing battery and mounting hardware, I decided that there was enough room to mount a Group 24 size battery which is only slightly longer but considerably wider than the stock Group 51.
I purchased an Exide FP-AGM24F along with a battery base and cover for a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The stock battery hold-down clamp actually fits the new battery better.
Today I decided to test the new battery capacity with headlights on and stereo playing for an hour. The engine turned over quickly. I'm a happy camper!

Stock battery rating - 410 CCA (cold cranking amps)

New battery rating - 710 CCA

Stock battery
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New battery base
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New battery installed
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This is the kind of solution a lot of people in the colder climate areas of the country are looking for.
Wow, 710 cca, your starter must be JUMPING out of the engine compartment when you crank it now.
Great solution/fix and something Honda should have done to begin with considering how much electronics are on our CR-V's.

 

This will work with the gen3's as well right? Just want to make sure.

 

Wait so all you needed was a 2013 Odyssey battery tray and everything else fits?

How are the connectors? Did you have to modify them are they snug/tight fit? Move anything around. I am looking at the dimensions and the heights are the same, but the length and width is just a little longer.
http://www.rtpnet.org/teaa/bcigroup.html

If it does fit and all you have to do is take the old tray out and put a new one in, I just might do that in 4/5 years when I replace my battery.. With our luck with automotive batteries might have to replace them at 4 years.. Tray looks like $5.00 so not bad

Now if I remember, the battery tray don't bolt down to anything, I think it just uses the battery and the tie down to keep the tray into place, It looks easy enough to do though I think 700 CCA is overkill for a base LX model, but at least it would be nice to have just in case the alternator is to ever go bad in about 15 years..

 

Plug and play, no muss and no fuss. Pull the old battery out along with the bottom tray. (It just sits there) Lay in the new battery tray and install the battery. Good to go. I also installed the upper battery cover/shell but it is not necessary. Took me 5 minutes.

 

I found that the Group 51 battery the came standard in my 2013 CR-V E-XL w/Nav was marginally sufficient. The other day I went to start it in 12 deg. F weather and it definitely turned over slower. Also, last summer I was playing the audio system while I was drying the CR-V (30 min) and there was not enough power left in the battery to start the engine.
After looking the existing battery and mounting hardware, I decided that there was enough room to mount a Group 24 size battery which is only slightly longer but considerably wider than the stock Group 51.
I purchased an Exide FP-AGM24F along with a battery base and cover for a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The stock battery hold-down clamp actually fits the new battery better.
Today I decided to test the new battery capacity with headlights on and stereo playing for an hour. The engine turned over quickly. I'm a happy camper!

Stock battery rating - 410 CCA (cold cranking amps)

New battery rating - 710 CCA

Stock battery
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New battery base
View attachment 15322

New battery installed
View attachment 15330

Thanks a ton for doing this little write up. Its people like you that make this forum keep moving forward. I was looking for an upgrade for the 2012 CRV. I beleive Honda gives a 410 CCA from the factory but they recently replaced mine with a 500. Still not satified I want more juice with all the electronics I have in my car I was looking around and didnt know where to begin. Thanks alot

 

Odyssey part#'s for tray and hold down clamp?

Any chance that Group 24 battery install will void warranty in case of a electrical problem?

 

The part # for the bottom tray is 31521-TK8-A00 and the cover is 31531-TK8-A00. Both will cost about $15.00 at the local Honda dealer. You use the existing hold down clamp. The only part necessary is the bottom tray and of course, the Group 24 battery.

 

That is great info, something Honda should have done from the start.
Thanks!

 

Oh, I forgot to mention that the Group 24 battery will not void the warranty.

 

Ok,thanks!
Very cold weather in the single digits last week but it started right up but still will go with the group 24 in the near future.

 

Awesome mod. Subscribed!

 

I found that the Group 51 battery the came standard in my 2013 CR-V E-XL w/Nav was marginally sufficient. The other day I went to start it in 12 deg. F weather and it definitely turned over slower. Also, last summer I was playing the audio system while I was drying the CR-V (30 min) and there was not enough power left in the battery to start the engine.
After looking the existing battery and mounting hardware, I decided that there was enough room to mount a Group 24 size battery which is only slightly longer but considerably wider than the stock Group 51.
I purchased an Exide FP-AGM24F along with a battery base and cover for a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The stock battery hold-down clamp actually fits the new battery better.
Today I decided to test the new battery capacity with headlights on and stereo playing for an hour. The engine turned over quickly. I'm a happy camper!

Stock battery rating - 410 CCA (cold cranking amps)

New battery rating - 710 CCA

Stock battery
View attachment 15314

New battery base
View attachment 15322

New battery installed
View attachment 15330

Thanks for the great info. Especially up here. We get cold temperatures.

 

I would love to think this mod would work on my '06. Has anyone tried this?
Thanks

 

This post should be a sticky.

 

Its a chunk of money for a battery, but the Optima red top brings 910 CCA to the table.
I put one in the Rav4 a couple weeks ago. OMG!

 

I'm actually pleasantly surprised my original battery is still starting my CRV, especially after the January we just had. One of the coldest in a long time. But it kept starting! I'm talking -40 degrees here.

But I am stubborn, I will not replace until it dies. I carry a charged booster pack with me! Damn stubbornness!!!!!!

Great thread though, I think I will look at a 500 crank when's it's time.

 

I killed the original one on my 2013 last month, had to upgrade due to those low temps. count yourself lucky!

 

This remarkable stretch of cold in Chicago has exposed the weakness of the OE battery though
it never failed my 08 EXL. Reluctant at double digits below ZERO but worked. I've read this string and apparently there aren't any concerns over too much juice? My current OE battery will be over 3 yrs at the start of next winter and I will likely replace it this fall. Just don't want to cook any wires or the starter.
regards, Ed

 

Thanks for posting this. I haven't had time to look under the hood, just brought it home yesterday. 410 CCA, WOW, I didn't know they even made such a weak battery. That wouldn't have made it through this winter even being a year old. I will either perform your mod or by the Optima Red top. All my vehicles have a 700CCA or higher rating. Anything less struggles bad in the winter if stored outside and that is not good on many parts.

 

Thanks for posting this. I haven't had time to look under the hood, just brought it home yesterday. 410 CCA, WOW, I didn't know they even made such a weak battery.

Apparently there is a weaker one:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=2958002


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What Optima battery is it? I looked on their site and didn't see anything listed for 2013 CRVs. With my daughter and wife both owning these things and my daughter's battery dying twice this winter something needs to be done. I've already upgraded the headlights and had them switch to -32 degree rated windshield washer fluid in both vehicles. I'm very disappointed in these cars. Nothing like my wife's 2006 Pilot or my 04 Tundra which still has the same battery here in chilly north central Massachusetts.

 

From what I recall the Optima that was a direct fit in place of the 51R was discontinued, this was a few years ago, you could up size the battery tray and use a group 24.

 

optima website shows this battery in the 51R size but the spec is 450 cca:

http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...atteries-8073-167-d51r-yellowtop-starting-and-deep-cycle-battery-reversed-post/

 

optima website shows this battery in the 51R size but the spec is 450 cca:

http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...atteries-8073-167-d51r-yellowtop-starting-and-deep-cycle-battery-reversed-post/

Interesting...when it was time to replace the OE in my 07 I searched for a Optima, maybe I ignored the deep cycle for some reason??? Regardless, the 450 cca doesn't help much

 

I too had problems with stock battery on 2013 CRV. Does not have enough power to start in cold weather. When you replaced battery, did this impact your warranty?

 

The answer is no, it won't affect your warranty. I suggest an AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery, it's maintence free and has more plate area. Available as spiral wound such as Optima or flat plate such as Exide.

 

Thanks. Sounds like a good thing to try.

 

I am interested in putting a bigger battery in my 2010 cr-v but just wondering would the gen3 charging system have a hard time charging and keeping the larger battery full ?

Seeing Honda put a smaller battery in, and it has a hard time keeping this one up and running .

I am thinking a bigger battery might not ever get fully charged so might die prematurely too. Any ideas ??

 

Charging a larger battery is not issue, only the physical size limits you.

 

Has anyone with a Gen 2 tried this and thus can confirm it will work? It looks to me like the maximum width between the two ears of the metal cradle down into which the battery tray sits is only about 6.5 inches wide. I am not sure that the tray has to fit down all the way though. Most 24F batteries list 6.75 for the battery case width so I am guessing the tray is a bit wider than that.

Thanks!

 

Why waste time with a 24 when you can just use a yellow top optima

Wait for AA to run a 20% coupon online, and buy a yellow top. I just tested my optima (18 months old) and it is putting out 890 CCA

 

That is quite interesting, considering the Optima website states the Yellow, group 51R has 450 CCA.

http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...atteries-8073-167-d51r-yellowtop-starting-and-deep-cycle-battery-reversed-post/