Battery recommendations?
Lead Driver
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From: Manteca,Ca
Tim have you had any problems with the leaking? my be mine were just bad off the get or it was returned and put back on the shelf, they are cheaper than Interstate.
Cargo Master
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Havent been real impressed with walmart batteries. I have them in both my 460 and trans am and they dont like to sit for ANY length of time.
I had them in my 6.0l and they were good for a while, but it was a daily driver.
I have exide's in the 7.3. The price and warranty were good but I'm not a fan. They leak and I feel like theyre starting to get week after about 18 months.
I had them in my 6.0l and they were good for a while, but it was a daily driver.
I have exide's in the 7.3. The price and warranty were good but I'm not a fan. They leak and I feel like theyre starting to get week after about 18 months.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Other side of the sunrise
04badford,
Nope, no leaks yet. One of my original Motorcraft batteries leaked, but so far the Kirkland batts are holding up well.
One thing, one of my Kirkland batteries did loose a cell. It happened around the same time my alternator failed, on a road trip. Not sure which caused which to fail, battery or alternator, but Costco replaced both batteries at a store in Southern California, no questions asked. I guess that's why I paid for the Costco membership card, great service and warranties.
Nope, no leaks yet. One of my original Motorcraft batteries leaked, but so far the Kirkland batts are holding up well.
One thing, one of my Kirkland batteries did loose a cell. It happened around the same time my alternator failed, on a road trip. Not sure which caused which to fail, battery or alternator, but Costco replaced both batteries at a store in Southern California, no questions asked. I guess that's why I paid for the Costco membership card, great service and warranties.
Lead Driver
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Havent been real impressed with walmart batteries. I have them in both my 460 and trans am and they dont like to sit for ANY length of time.
I had them in my 6.0l and they were good for a while, but it was a daily driver.
I have exide's in the 7.3. The price and warranty were good but I'm not a fan. They leak and I feel like theyre starting to get week after about 18 months.
I had them in my 6.0l and they were good for a while, but it was a daily driver.
I have exide's in the 7.3. The price and warranty were good but I'm not a fan. They leak and I feel like theyre starting to get week after about 18 months.
On edit: I also read, on other postings during that search, that Walmart's warranty/return policy sucks pretty bad.
I wonder who makes Costco's batteries. I thought I remembered hearing that they were Johnson Controls too...
Lead Driver
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From: Other side of the sunrise
Here's an interesting site on battery choice.
The 7 Best Car Batteries for Your Vehicle - CarsDirect
Edit: here's another good link.
http://www.consumersearch.com/car-batteries
The 7 Best Car Batteries for Your Vehicle - CarsDirect
Edit: here's another good link.
http://www.consumersearch.com/car-batteries
Elder User
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Went through 2 walmart maxx bateries in 12 months. had charging system checked and verified it was not the charging system. Took the second one back and put in a Deka. Went 4 years till truck got totaled.
Posting Guru
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From: SW Florida
Anyway....batteries, oil, tires etc are more of a personal preference, and what works best for each individual owner is just an opinion.
( note to self... add batteries to list of topics not to comment on )
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