Heh - you'd be surprised how many people think Honda distills their own oil
I've heard that parts suppliers shift around a bit, oil filters and air filters, AC compressors during the same run are the obvious but it depends on the smaller companies that supply the parts on a cost basis. I read an interesting article years ago about the relationship between the big Japanese car companies and the smaller component producers - loyalty doesn't exist and (as always, the $ means everything).
the honda 'ac delco' unit has been the most reliable and durable daily battery i have seen around in a long time for its price bracket
i wasnt aware that honda had units made by other companys tho - maybe not all the OEM units are that great after all =/
The battery that comes on the car from the factory in Japan is definitely not an AC Delco. The one that I had in my from new was a GS Yuasa if I remember correctly. But when I went to get a replacement battery from the Honda dealer, they used standard AC Delco batteries but with a Honda sticker stuck on to the side. I believe that Honda Australia sources from AC Delco (which ends up as the battery that they sell as a replacement), but Honda Japan sources from Yuasa (which goes into the car when it is assembled at the factory).
The AC Delco unit is one of the best batteries I've used. Century was the worst! Leaked acid fumes into the engine bay of our 2nd car. Currently using a Delkor battery and it is fine except that the battery post was a little too fat for my after market negative battery connector. The stock positive terminal fitted fine, so it was more of a problem with my negative connector.
The battery that comes on the car from the factory in Japan is definitely not an AC Delco. The one that I had in my from new was a GS Yuasa if I remember correctly. But when I went to get a replacement battery from the Honda dealer, they used standard AC Delco batteries but with a Honda sticker stuck on to the side. I believe that Honda Australia sources from AC Delco (which ends up as the battery that they sell as a replacement), but Honda Japan sources from Yuasa (which goes into the car when it is assembled at the factory).
The AC Delco unit is one of the best batteries I've used. Century was the worst! Leaked acid fumes into the engine bay of our 2nd car. Currently using a Delkor battery and it is fine except that the battery post was a little too fat for my after market negative battery connector. The stock positive terminal fitted fine, so it was more of a problem with my negative connector.
Century Yuasa is the Australian arm of GS Yuasa Maybe you're comparing a maintenance free battery to an average heavy duty battery?
Century Yuasa is the Australian arm of GS Yuasa Maybe you're comparing a maintenance free battery to an average heavy duty battery?
They were both branded differently though. The GS Yuasa battery (sealed maintenance free) that came with the car from the factory worked fine. No leaks and the only downside was the low CCA rating. The Century battery was also sealed maintenance free but started leaking the fumes about 2 years after purchasing it. The Yuasa battery had a white casing with a black top, whereas the Century battery was full black in colour. Eventhough they are related companies, the products are different eventhough they are both sealed maintenance batteries.
Originally Posted by TheSaint
Maybe you're comparing a maintenance free battery to an average heavy duty battery?
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