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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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What batteries do you use, I should be getting new ones this weekend! I currently have interstates and am very unhappy I bought them new a year ago! And they are already dieing, they can vary crank my truck! So what do you use and how do you like them?
i replaced my alt the same time i bought these batteries, and i run no aux stuff off of them besides the cb and gauges

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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They should still be in warranty after only one year. I use Motorcraft and am very happy with them.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I run the costco batteries they have the best warranty and work very good. I be leave they are a group 24 about $80 each
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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AutoZone has good batteries aswell come with a great warrenty...Robin (Payson PSD)has them in his truck and has had no trouble out of them...I do believe the batteries are group 65 IIRC.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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I have used Interstate batteries in the past with very good results, as stated above, you should be able to get a free replacement if they are bad. make sure your connections are clean and tight and have your alternator and the batteries checked by someone who knows what they are doing. Your batteries should be group 65. Your problem could also be with your starter, or a ground wire. Good luck with your search.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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i think interstates QC if falling from personal experience
 
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