1996 Chevrolet Astro Batteries

Get a Battery for Your Chevrolet Astro

Don't let a failing battery slow you down. Shop replacement batteries for 1996 Chevrolet Astros today and schedule a quick installation at Firestone Complete Auto Care.

1996 Chevrolet Astro Battery Replacement & Size

Researching battery replacements for your Chevrolet Astro? Use this chart to find the right battery size and CCAs for your Chevrolet Astro.

Battery Engine Warranty Cold Cranking Amps
78-1 V6/4.3L Replacement 24 months Performance months 700
78FT-2 V6/4.3L Replacement 36 months Performance months 800
78-AGM V6/4.3L Replacement 36 months Performance months 740
BATTERIES

V6/4.3L

- Battery: 78-1

- Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 700

V6/4.3L

- Battery: 78FT-2

- Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 800

V6/4.3L

- Battery: 78-AGM

- Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months

- Cold Cranking Amps: 740

Buying a Replacement Battery for Chevrolet Astro

Sadly, your Chevrolet Astro won't last forever. Neither will its battery. Generally, car batteries last from three to five years. Don’t get stranded by your Astro’s car battery. Replace it regularly instead! Look out for symptoms of a faulty car battery. A lagging starter, a blinking battery or check engine light, swollen battery case, corrosion-covered posts, or weak lights can all signal that your battery is on its last leg.

Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. With computerized testing we can see how much charge is left in your battery. Visit us for a complimentary battery check and, if needed, get your Chevrolet Astro a replacement battery. Car batteries are only one of our many strong suits. Our technicians are well-acquainted with Chevrolet’s service specs for Astro battery CCAs and reserve capacity. Get help figuring out the battery size that matches your vehicle, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.

Why Choose a DieHard Battery for Your Astro?

We only want what’s best for your Chevrolet Astro, which is why we carry just that. Your vehicle needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery in even some of the toughest conditions. DieHard batteries go above and beyond using state-of-the-art advancements to fuel the increasing power requirements of modern vehicles They're no ordinary battery, they're extraordinary. Choose a DieHard battery for your Chevrolet Astro and get behind the wheel with confidence. Why? Because your battery will perform when you need it. That's the kind of battery we deliver.

After Buying 1996 Chevrolet Astro Battery

Have you recently had a fresh battery installed in your Chevrolet Astro? Good thinking! You can give your new battery a head start with proper care and attention. You can take care of your battery by cutting back on unnecessary short trips, cleaning your battery posts, and not playing the radio or using other electronics when the engine is turned off.

Commonly Asked Astro Battery Questions

Get answers to common car battery questions, from Firestone Complete Auto Care. If you have a Astro-specific battery question, pay us a visit. Our technicians are happy to help.

  • Why won't my Astro battery stay charged? A battery that won't hold a charge is almost as good as dead. It may be getting old. Or, you’ve been leaving the doors slightly open and the cabin light at night. Stop in for a free battery check at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care and get a handle on your car battery’s health.
  • What do you do with my old Astro battery? We recycle it! Nearly 100% of all lead-acid batteries are recyclable.
  • What’s the cost of DieHard batteries for Chevrolet Astros? You can find affordable Astro batteries by using one of our car battery coupons, when available. Plus, every DieHard battery comes with extra coverage thanks to DieHard Assurance and a free replacement warranty.