battery ? for u guys
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I do a lot of off-roading so I like the sealed gel of my Optima Red Tops. I've only had mine for a year, but IIRC I have an 80 month warranty.
My last Red Top was in my 5.4L F-150. I had that for 5 years and it was still going strong when I sold the truck...
My last Red Top was in my 5.4L F-150. I had that for 5 years and it was still going strong when I sold the truck...
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From: Prince George, BC
i just changed mine 2 months ago, they were 7 yrs old, i bought some from costco, the kirkland brand, everything seems good. amazing how much better the truck starts when you got fresh batteries in there. i think the cranking amps were 1050 and 850 at 32F allthough i would have to look to make sure
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I'm thinking about getting those myself, 1000 CA is very appealing. They're also easier to swap out than if you went to the dealer. It's just a matter of pulling up to any Autozone and you have a new battery, no questions asked.
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EDIT: That price has gone up though -- I think they're more like $85-$90 a piece now.
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Yeah, that was one of my reasons. I needed batteries, but was deployed at Tyndal AFB, FL. There was an AutoZoo on the way to base down there, and there's one walking distance from my house. LOL....
EDIT: That price has gone up though -- I think they're more like $85-$90 a piece now.
EDIT: That price has gone up though -- I think they're more like $85-$90 a piece now.
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I have the interstate 850's with the 84 month warranty I believe. The first 36 is free replacement, then they are prorated from there. Now if I had to do it all over again, I think I would go to WalMart and get their version. They are cheaper and there is a Walmart EVERYWHERE but Chicago and San Francisco, and I ain't going to be in either city anytime soon.
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I just looked at AutoZone.com -- they are indeed $99 each, but are 875 CCA/1000 CA batts (I said 850 CCA before). 3 year free replacement warranty, 8 year prorated. Not too bad. I'm coming up on 2 years with mine, and no problems so far...
