good replacement battery?
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From: West-Central New York
if you dig deep enough it seems that most batteries are made by the same company (I'm not kidding, either), just labeled differently. Manufacture isn't a huge thing. The good news is that you will have to find the biggest, and strongest battery out there for bragging rights because that is what our truck needs anyway.
I've bought from walmart, sam's club, Pep boys, auto zone, sears, then back to walmart. (different vehicles but always the biggest battery)
They all last about 2 years and I'm really hard on batteries. (extended radio listening, lots of accessories)
I've bought from walmart, sam's club, Pep boys, auto zone, sears, then back to walmart. (different vehicles but always the biggest battery)
They all last about 2 years and I'm really hard on batteries. (extended radio listening, lots of accessories)
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I've always had good luck with the Motorcraft batteries. The ones in my '97 were still good when I sold it after 8 years and 166,000 miles. My '02 has 162k and the batteries just started giving me problems, I think mostly from things getting left on a few times lately and them being run down to nothing.
I just want something good, not something that will be junk in a year.
I just want something good, not something that will be junk in a year.
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The Duralast in our F150 was cranking slow in 2003 when my son said to replace it because it was 4 years old. It is still cranking slow but still working. Today it is 9 years old and still going.
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Just a little more info from CR ......
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...eries-rate.htm
You'll notice that the manufacurer's claimed CCA are not always confirmed by CR's testing. Do you live up north, or down south?
I've also had good luck with OEM batteries ..... both Mortorcraft and Honda's.
Good luck.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...eries-rate.htm
You'll notice that the manufacurer's claimed CCA are not always confirmed by CR's testing. Do you live up north, or down south?
I've also had good luck with OEM batteries ..... both Mortorcraft and Honda's.
Good luck.
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From: Massachusetts
Same here. The Motorcraft battery is pretty good. Mine is 5 years old and is going through its 5th New England winter and still going fine. The key to longevity is keeping the terminals clean, making sure the cells are full of distilled water, and a battery tender trickle charger if you let the vehicle sit for long periods.
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Which ever battery you purchase, I always recommend you get the stupid little felt washers that go in the battery posts. They really do work well in preventing corrosion and are very cheap insurance.
As for the batteries, get the biggest NAPA, DIE HARD or MOTORCRAFT you can get, (most CCA capacity). Replace them both; inspect and replace any cables that are corroded or frayed.
As for the batteries, get the biggest NAPA, DIE HARD or MOTORCRAFT you can get, (most CCA capacity). Replace them both; inspect and replace any cables that are corroded or frayed.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Originally Posted by redford
Which ever battery you purchase, I always recommend you get the stupid little felt washers that go in the battery posts. They really do work well in preventing corrosion and are very cheap insurance.
As for the batteries, get the biggest NAPA, DIE HARD or MOTORCRAFT you can get, (most CCA capacity). Replace them both; inspect and replace any cables that are corroded or frayed.
As for the batteries, get the biggest NAPA, DIE HARD or MOTORCRAFT you can get, (most CCA capacity). Replace them both; inspect and replace any cables that are corroded or frayed.
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From: Weld County CO
for those with Costco memberships, their Kirkland Signature batteries for our trucks have a "claimed" CCA of 900 (even though I trust a Costco claim more than most any other retail outlet).
I just picked up 2 for $70 a piece a couple of months ago and they've turned over in great shape in as low as -10 degree weather. Plus, the Costco return policy is head and shoulders above anywhere else so as far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong there...
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I just picked up 2 for $70 a piece a couple of months ago and they've turned over in great shape in as low as -10 degree weather. Plus, the Costco return policy is head and shoulders above anywhere else so as far as I'm concerned, you can't go wrong there...
Rex
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From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by miller_feed
I forgot about the little washers, good call. I remember them from as long as I have been driving, long time.
