BATTERIES
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99% of batteries are made the same, I usually get the one with the highest cca rating that will fit in the space, the expensive ones do not last any longer than the cheap ones. I have had many trucks and hotrods over the years and have bought many, many batteries. I did find that years ago the interstate batteries would not last as long as others but have not bought that brand for a long time. Be careful that you do not overload your alternator though.
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From: Parlin NJ
i guess i cant go wrong with the stock one. i will have to see whats in there now because its the original battery its in my 01 with almost 180,000 miles on it...i would say i got good life out of it...it still cranks but its getting cold out and sluggish turning over in these cold jersey mornings..time to change i just hope whatever i get last along time...lets see i have a auto zone,pep boys, r&s strauss and advance auto all close by sould i goto one of the or my local costco
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From: Greenwood, SC
I used to go to Sears to buy batteries. The DieHard top of the line came with a killer warranty so I usually could go and get another one for free. This is when I was driving older VW's and an older BMW. They seemed to eat batteries much quicker than these good 'ol American Fords I drive now.
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From: muskegon mi.
yup runnin the same Optima battery in 2 plow trucks for 5 years (2years in my bronco.. 3years in my superuty) no prob yet.... cost me 200$ back then
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when my diesel batts went out i ran to wally world to replace with 2 new 1000 amp batts didn't last 2 seasons(ut an mi winters) 3 years on, replaced with o-rielly batts so far so good 2 years so far. i have seem optimas go thru he!! and back and work great(desert and utah winters, military level abuse.) but really pricy, i have seen good luck with friends autozone mid and hi level batts
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From: Tampa
I've got the optima Yellow tops, works real good give my about 12.9v at idle and as high as 14.2V at about 2000 RPM. Expensive, but the warranty speaks for itself. 36 month unlimited and then 48 months after that prorated.