Anyone here using Wal-Mart's batteries? I currently have Interstate 72 month batteries and they are about 70 months old and starting to get tired. Wal-Mart's are made by Exide, they have 3 year replacement and 9 year prorated warranty. They are only $62 each.

 

I have the yellow Wal-Mart batteries and they are some of the best batteries I have ever had.

 

I have had problems with every one I have had. ALTHOUGH It seems they go bad before 3 years so I usually get a new battery every 2.5 to 3 years. If they are weak and it is getting close to 3 years I pull it out and drain it and keep it dead out side for awhile and put a spare in there for then. I then take it back and get a new one for free. It almost sounds unethical but the way I figure If it is dying I just help it along.

 

the walmarts are ok for cars but not trucks, mone dont hold up fpr crap. they dont have any reserve crank time and dont hold up, in my opinion spend the 79.95 and get the 975 ford batteries....pn bxt 75 850

 

For the money it is worth the hassle.

 

i would spend the extra 10 bucks a battery for the peace of mind

 

my ford batts have been in my old truck for 3 years and 2 more in this truck, no problems. my interstate has been in my charger for over 12 years now

 

my duralast gold = 7 years.

 

My original ford batteries made it over 8 years.

 

I still have the original Ford ones in my 2000 and I would buy those to replace the ones I have witch I am about to do....
I just do not trust anything from Wal-Mart or any of those chain auto part stores

 

I out the wall marts in mine, havent had any problems YET...but then again they are only about 3 months old...LOL

 

I have used Wal-Mart batteries in my gas burners for several years and have never had a problem. I buy the yellow ones, the strongest they have for the vehicle they go in. When mine need replacing in my F350 it will go back with the Motocrafts like it came with. It is an 03 and still has the original batteries. Not bad so far.

 

I have used Wal-Mart batteries in my garden tractors and they did not last more then an year...

 

H&%L, I forgot about those. I have never had one last a full season much less a full year. I go to NAPA for mine and still only get 2 years at best.

 

So you had troubles with them as well I take it