The middle of nowhere is the wrong place to have a weak battery. Shop replacement batteries for 1998 Oldsmobile 88 today and schedule a quick installation at Firestone Complete Auto Care.
Not sure what battery to get for your Oldsmobile 88? Use the following chart to find information on Oldsmobile 88 battery size and cold cranking amps.
| Battery | Engine | Warranty | Cold Cranking Amps | |
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| 78-1 | V6/3.8L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 700 |
| 78FT-2 | V6/3.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 800 |
| 78-AGM | V6/3.8L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 740 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 78-1 - Warranty: Replacement 24 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 700 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 78FT-2 - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 800 |
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V6/3.8L - Battery: 78-AGM - Warranty: Replacement 36 months, Performance months - Cold Cranking Amps: 740 |
Your 88 doesn't have an expiration date, but its battery does. On average, auto batteries last anywhere from three to five years. Check your battery regularly and replace it as needed so it doesn’t leave you and your Oldsmobile 88 stranded. Pay attention to clues that your battery is on its way out. A sluggish engine start, a blinking battery or check engine light, swollen battery case, corroded battery posts, or faded headlights may all indicate that your battery is on its last leg.
Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. With best-in-class tools we can tell you how much "life" is left in your battery. Drop in for a free battery check and, if needed, a replacement battery for your 1998 Oldsmobile 88. Automotive batteries are just one of our many areas of expertise. Our technicians are well-acquainted with Oldsmobile’s service specs for 88 battery CCAs and reserve capacity. Get help figuring out the battery size that fits your car perfectly, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.
We only want what’s best for your Oldsmobile 88, which is why we exclusively carry the best. Your vehicle needs a reliable, durable and powerful battery that can handle most extreme environments and weather conditions. DieHard batteries shatter expectations using the latest innovative technology to fuel the growing power demands of new vehicles and their accessories. Don't call a DieHard battery ordinary. It's an extraordinary battery. Choose a DieHard battery for your Oldsmobile 88 and have the peace of mind that your battery will perform when you need it. That's the kind of battery we deliver.
Got a new car battery installed in your 1998 Oldsmobile 88? Good thinking! Now, help it last longer and stay charged by caring for it from the get-go. Give your new battery a hand by decreasing the number of short trips you take, keeping the battery posts corrosion-free, and not playing the radio or using other electronics when the engine is turned off.
Firestone Complete Auto Care has answers to your top car battery questions. If you have a battery question that's unique to your Oldsmobile 88 battery, pay us a visit. Our technicians have the answers.