Opinion about batteries?
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Opinion about batteries?
I know everyone has an opinion of a good brand of batteries. Dealer says mine are weak (original 2003 F350 6.0). He only wants $319 for a set (lol). What is your favorite brand? I highly value everyone's opinion. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Haymanwolf
I know everyone has an opinion of a good brand of batteries. Dealer says mine are weak (original 2003 F350 6.0). He only wants $319 for a set (lol). What is your favorite brand? I highly value everyone's opinion. Thanks.
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Optima Red top's are rumored to be the best of the best, but that's just what I hear... I'm still running stock.
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I wanted the optima's but at more than twice the price and no better guarantee than what they were I couldn't justify them. I have no kick A stereo or aftermarket electronics to run anyway : (
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Originally Posted by ozx3+1
Optima Red top's are rumored to be the best of the best, but that's just what I hear... I'm still running stock.
just my .02
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Most batteries from auto parts stores are going to come with about a 2 year replacement warranty, some full replacement, some pro-rated. I just bought 2 batteries from Auto Zone for 160 ish. I believe they are 850 cold cranking amps.
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Never had a problem with Die Hard batteries. I usually replace them after 5 years, needed or not.
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I've always used Interstate batteries. Two year full replacement warranty and then pro-rated out to 8 years, although you're really pushing your luck in a diesel after about 5 years. I've never had a bad one.
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optima batteries are top notch. i've used them in several applications. they are not "dry" cell as someone stated earlier. they are gel cell. you'll be looking at somewhere around $170 each for those. outside of gel cell, the only standard battery i truely believe in is interstate.
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Last month I replaced my stocks with autolites from Schucks for $180. They have a 96 month pro rated warranty and 2 year replacement.
I didn't have a chance to shop around though, but still seems like a good deal.
I didn't have a chance to shop around though, but still seems like a good deal.
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Batteries
Installed 2 yellow top Optimas in my 04 2 years ago. When we go to the river we sleep in our camper shell so we have the cd player and camper lights going till late. Never any problem. What's a couple more $$ to have the best and not worry?
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From: PHOENIX
Other than your vehicle not starting, how do you know when it is time to get new batteries?
I have an 04, bought in Oct 03, so it is 4 years old. It seems like it takes a little longer to crank now.
I have an 04, bought in Oct 03, so it is 4 years old. It seems like it takes a little longer to crank now.