New batteries
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New batteries
Looking to replace both original 2004 Motorcraft BXT65 / 750's in the next couple of weeks, before the cold reallys sets in. Wondering what you guys have found to be the best battery for the dollar. Style, brand, store? One thing I do want to do is upgrade to the 850cca.
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From: duncan oklahoma
if your truck has power windows and locks or maybe a sound system then id install some 850.i like the optima gell cells.kinda pricey but a good battery.i also think the motorcraft batterys are a good battery as well.
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From: Southwestern NH
I went with the Die-Hard Gold (whatever they call their best batteries) from Sears. They had a pretty good discount when I used my Sears card and I got them both-after exchange-for just over $200. So far, so good...
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That's what I have. Had one fail. I told manager it was in a diesel with 2 batteries and he replaced both @ no charge.
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Generally, speaking, the higher CCA rating means it is made of spongier lead, and will have much shorter life.
Optima, however, is a different story.
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Lead Driver
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The Motorcrafts are very good batteries, don't be fooled by the 750CCA rating. As stated, they are longer lasting, more durable batteries. They have $20 off coupons on them occasionally too. I would go with either those, or the Interstate MTP-65, which is what I got. No need to spend the money on Optimas.
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From: Middle Tn.
The Motorcrafts are very good batteries, don't be fooled by the 750CCA rating. As stated, they are longer lasting, more durable batteries. They have $20 off coupons on them occasionally too. I would go with either those, or the Interstate MTP-65, which is what I got. No need to spend the money on Optimas.
100% agree. Totally overpriced for what you get when dealing,at least, with a diesel.
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From: Mid Atlantic
I have a friend who is an Optima dealer and when I had to replace my batteries he suggested the best ones from Advance Auto so that's what I got and have been happy so far...
Gold Battery, 850 CCA, Group Size 65 by Autocraft - Part 65-2 - Advance Auto Parts
Gold Battery, 850 CCA, Group Size 65 by Autocraft - Part 65-2 - Advance Auto Parts
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From: Oaks,PA
I have a friend who is an Optima dealer and when I had to replace my batteries he suggested the best ones from Advance Auto so that's what I got and have been happy so far...
Gold Battery, 850 CCA, Group Size 65 by Autocraft - Part 65-2 - Advance Auto Parts
Gold Battery, 850 CCA, Group Size 65 by Autocraft - Part 65-2 - Advance Auto Parts
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I would recommend testing them occasionally to make sure that the voltages check out. A good PM practice is charging them once a year. Mark (bismic) did a write-up on this not too long ago. I follow his advice.