Which Batteries do you recommend?
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Originally Posted by indebt
believe it or not the batteries that wal-mart offers are pretty good and come with 3yr replacement, (wich I took advantage of on a 07/03 batt. that went bad I went on july 31st and got it replaced no ? asked when tested bad), they were only like $65 or something) Not a bad deal!!!!!
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From: round rock, tx
Originally Posted by ponch37300
Anyone have experience on how long the optima red tops will last?
Optima batteries application sheet does not include a model # for the Ford Powerstroke diesels just look at the gasser application and get a second unit.
I was going to go that route and ended up just buying Sears GOLD diehard's
I paid like $89.99 each they are grey in color, came with a full three year FREE replacement warranty. I like that I can get them replaced at any SEARS in the country, they put my name in their computer.
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Wal-Mart sounds like the ticket. Read in another post you can get 1000CA & 850CCA batts for around $62.
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First off, heat is what ruins batteries. Second, there are only a few battery manufactures, and they make them to everyones specs. Napa, auto zone, and diehard are all good batteries with good warr. I would not spend the money on an interstate batt., the auto zone batt. in the same size will outlast the interstate and it's about $20-30 cheaper. Also, just a side note, if you do replace your batts. clean all of your grounds. I work in a tranny shop and we see more times than not that when a batt. is replaced people start to have problems. One way to help with this is to clean all grounds after batt. replacement.
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There are few manufacturers who badge batteries accordingly. I will say again, I have never had a problem taking something back to Wally. I have yet to take a battery back.
Also, food for thought. There are 5 Wally superstores within a 10 mile radius and one SEARS.
Also, food for thought. There are 5 Wally superstores within a 10 mile radius and one SEARS.
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