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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 09:03 PM
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Interstae or Deka battery?

So now my 04 F250 5.4 battery is giving me trouble. Had it tested and it bad. I have used Interstates in the past with other cars but people are telling me to go with Deka. Seeing I do snow plowing I Want to get the highest CCA possible and long warranty. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 09:20 PM
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I have had great luck with interstate. I just put a mega in my plow truck along with a high input aftermarket alternator. I have also heard great things about deka.
Only reason I lean towards interstate is because I live near the distribution center which supplies all the shops in the area. I bring. I also know they are fresh and haven't been sitting on a shelf

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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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I've never used one but aren't Optima batteries supposed to be the best? Or is that just in the car space?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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I've been buying Interstates the last year or so simply because they opened up a retail store nearby.
From what I understand Deka is made by Eastern Penn, who makes batteries for several brands including Duracell. East Penn Releases New Duracell Automotive Batteries - East Penn Manufacturing
 
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I hear the Optima failure rate is higher then a few years ago. not bad, just more.
 
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