Let's talk Batteries
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Tallassee, ALabama
I have had good luck from the Wal Mart Maxx batteries. One set in the old 1996 F350 with 7.3 lasted 7 years. Other set was a year old when I sold the truck. The original Motorcraft last abut 7 years also.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Kent Station, WA
I currently have a Motorcraft 850cca with 36month warranty which just ran out. If I have to change again it will probably be a Interstate from Costco since the cost is a bit less.
Which Engine do you have? If diesel you should be replacing them in pairs.
Which Engine do you have? If diesel you should be replacing them in pairs.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Central NY
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Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Kent Station, WA
What is the warranty from there store? I believe Costco is like 5 years when I checked a week or two ago.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: prince george, bc canada
I have had poor luck with interstate. I ran a few truck and atv batteries of theirs and they were always going dead. When I would try to get warranty they would tell me nothing was wrong with them. Different batteries solved the problem which showed it wasn't a problem with the vehicles. I just had to buy a new battery today for my 2012 F250. I went with a factory replacement as the price was cheaper than most.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Central NY
Maxx is probably next for me. Realized the interstate is 7.5 years old in service. Had issues (no start) and when I took it back to the dealer to check it out, they said it was shot. After reading on BITOG about batteries, charging etc, I sent my Craftsman charger packing and got a new one (Pro-Logix PL2320) and she hasn't had an issue since....
Mountain Pass
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 134
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From: penasco new mexico
I agree with the Walmart maxx batteries as well. Fore the price. I have a set in my 2003 7.3 that are 4 years old and are still gong strong. I just put a set of O'Reilly auto parts batteries in my 2001 7.3 last month. will see how they do over time. But I get a good discount true my shop so I figured I would give them a shot. And yes always get the highest cca available.
