Batteries
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Tuned
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Methow Valley
Batteries
I have a 03 power-stroke with 80 thousand miles. Time to change out the batteries. What are some of you guys using? They load test out fine , but time is running out.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Autozone is handy for me so I use Duralast Golds in all my stuff. Not very sexy I guess but they usually outlast the 36mo replacement period and are prorated for 96mo. 65-DLG's are 850 cca and 1000amps@32deg. $102 ea +tax.
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Middle Tn.
+ 1 , AZ is every where and open seven days a week. Warranty does no good on a Sunday or holiday when dealer or supplier is closed. Lot more AZ's around than dealers and if your in their computer you don't need the reciept.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: CT
I just put in Sears Platinum's and they are VERY nice and have 100 month warranty with full replacement for 48 months.
They have 930 cca and my truck has never started so quick.
They are a little pricey at almost $200 each.
They have 930 cca and my truck has never started so quick.
They are a little pricey at almost $200 each.
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More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Almost Heaven
I've been told that AC Delco are the best. They use to make the die hards, but now I hear they are makin batteries for AZ. I've always had good luck with the die hards, so I will be going to AZ if it is true AC Delco are makin them.
More Turbo
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From: Almost Heaven
I stand corrected. Here's some interesting reading.
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Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
I don't "know" but I worked in a Car Quest store in the 80's (coupe of years ago) and the old guys all said there were just a few places in the country that made batteries. Each manufacturer put their guts in different cases, and generally cheap batteries were made cheaper no matter who's name was on the case.
