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Posted: 9/27/2021 6:29:02 AM EDT
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Deka
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Posted: 9/27/2021 6:34:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Costco - Interstate ^^^ this |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 6:57:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Aside from asking what BRAND to get, it's also useful to ask what SIZE to get. Car makers tend to install the smallest, lightest-weight battery that will last until the vehicle warranty runs out. This is done to minimize cost, and help meet CAFE targets by minimizing weight. Typically, the vehicle battery compartment will physically accommodate a much larger battery size - All you have to do it select it as a replacement for the original. All other things being equal, a bigger battery does a better job of cranking the engine (due to having more capacity and cranking amps), and lasts longer (due to not having to work as hard). Battery Size Chart Example: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13258/Frontier_Old_Grp_35_Battery_jpg-2107736.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13258/Fronier_New_Grp_31_Battery_jpg-2107737.JPG This. My Honda Element came with a battery the size of a little taller lawn mower battery. It had VERY little capacity. It has a 24f in it now and it wasn't that hard to do. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:13:20 AM EDT
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wifes 2008 gmg envoy lasted 7 years. ac delco. replaced with delco its still in there today.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:17:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The one with the longest warranty and when that warranty is honored the price is not prorated. Free replacement if battery fails during the warranty period.............. I had my Tundra in for service and the 3.5 y/o original battery tested low. For around 30 bucks extra I got a no warranty period, get a new battery forever deal. Supposedly good at any Toyota dealer (I keep a copy of the invoice in my glove compartment). We'll see down the road. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:24:12 AM EDT
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See if you can find a distributor nearby.
We have East Penn nearby (the factory with a shop), and even closer is an Interstate Distributor. Buy a Blemished (Blem) battery. I haven't been to East Penn (Deka) for a while as it's much further, but generally the batteries are $40ish for the Blem. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:28:29 AM EDT
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If you have a batteries plus near you then I suggest one of their Duracells. Buy it online and pick it up in store and they give you 10% off. I've had extremely good luck with them and their customer service is much better than an autoparts store or big box. Whatever you do don't buy from Sams, Walmart, or Interstate. 20 years ago Interstate was the best, but not any more.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:40:49 AM EDT
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I usually replace my motorcraft batteries in my Ford's by 8 years to be safe. The one in my 2016 F150 needs replaced now at 5 years. Gonna try and do that in the next few days.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:55:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Everstart Maxx from Walmart I have had better luck with Everstart Max batteries over anything else. Only other 2 that are on the same level are NAPA and Motorcraft batteries. But the Everstart you can get a replacement on Saturday night or Sunday. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:55:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whichever one is in stock? |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:57:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you have a batteries plus near you then I suggest one of their Duracells. Buy it online and pick it up in store and they give you 10% off. I've had extremely good luck with them and their customer service is much better than an autoparts store or big box. Whatever you do don't buy from Sams, Walmart, or Interstate. 20 years ago Interstate was the best, but not any more. Ummm, Sam's carries Duracell. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 7:58:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interstate |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:12:26 AM EDT
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There are only a few actual manufacturers of lead acid batteries. Johnson controls is the big one. They probably make 80% of the brands mentioned in this thread.
Deka/east Penn are good stuff for flooded style. Odyssey is tier 1 for AGM. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:22:55 AM EDT
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Northstar (Batteries Plus X2 Power) or Deka / East Penn Duracell Ultra Platinum
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:32:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Northstar (Batteries Plus X2 Power) or Deka / East Penn Duracell Ultra Platinum |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:35:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whichever one is in stock? This. Seems last couple times I needed a battery I didn’t have the luxury of picking brands. Had to just go with what was in stock in the size I needed. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:37:08 AM EDT
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Ever start MAXX is usually what I go with. Less expensive and most batteries are made by the same place anyways.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:47:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: yeah I buy Motorcraft batteries in my trucks. I'd run Delco if I decided i wanted to fuck up and buy a GM product   Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm seriously OCD about this, but every Ford product I've ever owned has had a Motorcraft battery and every GM car I've owned has had a Delco battery. I've never owned a Chrysler product because I'm too fat to walk everywhere...  yeah I buy Motorcraft batteries in my trucks. I'd run Delco if I decided i wanted to fuck up and buy a GM product To be fair, the newest GM product I currently own was built in 1972, so... 
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:50:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Everstart Maxx from Walmart |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:50:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ^ this, made by Johnson controls Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Everstart Maxx from Walmart Lately - this is not true. Every Maxx vehicle battery I have seen at Wal-Mart in the past two years was East Penn. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 8:56:56 AM EDT
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East Penn Mfg. AKA DEKA. O'Reilly's or Sam's club batteries.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:19:19 AM EDT
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I only saw one recommendation for DieHard, and that was done jokingly. Apparently Bruce Willis isn't a very good spokesman.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:23:21 AM EDT
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Johnson Controls sold off the lead-acid battery business about 3 years ago.
The battery business in Johnson Controls is now owned by Brookfield Asset Management. They changed the name on all of their JCI buildings to "Clarios". |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:27:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Everstart Maxx from Walmart This. Been using them for years. Overall, just as good at Interstate, etc. Better than many, actually. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:30:33 AM EDT
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128 AA batteries should do it....
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:37:16 AM EDT
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AC Delco.
Battery died in my Jeep a few months ago and nobody had one in stock, plus what is required is outrageously expensive. Stopped by my favorite boneyard and they gave me this one for $40 OTD. The sucker was damned near brand new. CCA is everything !!!  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:46:48 AM EDT
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been using costco batteries for years, use to run spendy agm or the like.....just replaced the 2015 costco battery in my 2000 LC, old one was fine but winter is coming.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:57:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Aside from asking what BRAND to get, it's also useful to ask what SIZE to get. Car makers tend to install the smallest, lightest-weight battery that will last until the vehicle warranty runs out. This is done to minimize cost, and help meet CAFE targets by minimizing weight. Typically, the vehicle battery compartment will physically accommodate a much larger battery size - All you have to do it select it as a replacement for the original. All other things being equal, a bigger battery does a better job of cranking the engine (due to having more capacity and cranking amps), and lasts longer (due to not having to work as hard). Battery Size Chart Example: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13258/Frontier_Old_Grp_35_Battery_jpg-2107736.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13258/Fronier_New_Grp_31_Battery_jpg-2107737.JPG Have you seen batteries in newer cars? The one in my charger is 15" wide. Same for me old Pontiac G8. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 9:59:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ummm, Sam's carries Duracell. They do. Almost always old. Never have new batteries on the shelf in my experience. I was told it has something to do with their supply chain, but all I know is at my local store there are batteries that are 6 months old and older sitting on the shelves. Batteries plus I've never bought one older than 2 months. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:14:42 AM EDT
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Quoted: Need to go tomorrow to get a new battery for my truck. Mine shit itself. Which one to get? ETA: It's a 2018 GMC Sierra. How did it shit itself in three years? |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:18:07 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Everstart Maxx from Walmart This or costco. Easy to exchange almost anywhere in the country. "Cheap" pricing. Good batteries. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:22:39 AM EDT
[#32]
The OEM panasonic that I had in my 2008 4Runner lasted 8 years but it's a Japanese made battery. When it died I went with Costco branded one, and now they have Interstate.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:26:39 AM EDT
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I buy interstate because their office is next to mine. Have them in the entire fleet as needed. I would just buy whatever the fleet parts store stocks if not
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:29:38 AM EDT
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Costco Interstate...just replaced one last week in my truck....sticker on it was Jan 15...so well over 6 years.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:32:16 AM EDT
[#35]
Die Hard Platinum AGM.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:32:59 AM EDT
[#36]
Holy shit, if my batteries only lasted three years, I'd be bankrupt. 8 batteries currently sitting in my driveway, including 2 trucks with dual setups.
Mine usually last 6-7 years. I don't buy one particular brand, as much as I buy construction - AGM only. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 10:43:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Holy shit, if my batteries only lasted three years, I'd be bankrupt. 8 batteries currently sitting in my driveway, including 2 trucks with dual setups. Mine usually last 6-7 years. I don't buy one particular brand, as much as I buy construction - AGM only. Not saying that's a bad idea... but AGM batteries around here cost 65% more than a comparable flooded lead acid in the same lineup/warranty coverage. So using your average of 6.5 years of lifespan, the flooded LA battery only needs to last 3.9 years for the cost to be the same to you. I love AGM batteries, and put one in my wife's vehicle, but over the long haul I do not expect it to save me any money. If it fails before it gets to 6 years, I will have lost money betting on AGM. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:09:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They do. Almost always old. Never have new batteries on the shelf in my experience. I was told it has something to do with their supply chain, but all I know is at my local store there are batteries that are 6 months old and older sitting on the shelves. Batteries plus I've never bought one older than 2 months. Not my recent experience. Batteries needed replacing in our two 2016 vehicles after 5 years. Also needed to replace the battery in our 2005 92x. All batteries were "new". We actually had to wait a few days/weeks for them to get two of those in stock. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:14:07 AM EDT
[#39]
Buy the biggest one that fits your car.
Find one that uses AGM (glass mat) and is sealed...not typical lead acid that can dry out and leak. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:16:03 AM EDT
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$40 refurb
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:19:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interstate batteries at Costco are not true Interstate. Black case with black top indicates it was manufactured by Exide. A true Interstate is a green top with white case. However, I'm running 2 Costco specials. Price and no questions asked warranty sold me on them. I was going to try one last time I needed a battery but they didn't carry the size I needed so I went back to what I've been buying for 20 years now... Bosch (from Pep Boys). I had one die a little early (~2.5 years) but all the other ones I've had have been great and lasted much longer (at least 5+ years). |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 11:36:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How did it shit itself in three years? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Need to go tomorrow to get a new battery for my truck. Mine shit itself. Which one to get? ETA: It's a 2018 GMC Sierra. How did it shit itself in three years? That is a good question. I've never had that happen. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:11:02 PM EDT
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Every battery that I have bought has lasted one month longer than warranty period.
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:31:30 PM EDT
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East Penn. Sold under several brand names including Deka. They’ve always last 6+ years for me.
I used to like Interstate but their quality has slipped compared to the past. Walmart wins for convenience if you need a warranty replacement. The initial price is pretty good too. Optima has gone downhill from when they first came out. I wouldn’t recommend them for how much they cost. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:37:46 PM EDT
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My Group 65 battery at Wal-Mart, the EverStart MAXX, is $88. Three years ago it was $94.
We are experiencing deflation. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 12:56:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 40 years of background as a technician mostly with GM. Stay with AC delco, thank me latter Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Need to go tomorrow to get a new battery for my truck. Mine shit itself. Which one to get? ETA: It's a 2018 GMC Sierra. 40 years of background as a technician mostly with GM. Stay with AC delco, thank me latter what he says Ive been selling parts and behind a GM counter since 1993 and yes just throw another AC delce back in it and get 4 yrs hopefully out of it |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 1:08:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Buy the biggest one that fits your car. Find one that uses AGM (glass mat) and is sealed...not typical lead acid that can dry out and leak. Yep. I stick with AGM batteries ever since a lead acid battery leaked out in my FJ Cruiser.  
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Posted: 9/27/2021 1:13:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. I stick with AGM batteries ever since a lead acid battery leaked out in my FJ Cruiser. https://i.imgur.com/eEH7OSr.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Buy the biggest one that fits your car. Find one that uses AGM (glass mat) and is sealed...not typical lead acid that can dry out and leak. Yep. I stick with AGM batteries ever since a lead acid battery leaked out in my FJ Cruiser. https://i.imgur.com/eEH7OSr.jpg AGM batteries are still lead and acid. If the case is compromised both will leak sulfuric acid. |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 1:15:03 PM EDT
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O'reillys has a top notch warranty and they stand by it!
No prorated BS, etc. I walked in with the battery and receipt, they tested it and I walked out with a new one. Easy peasy... |
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Posted: 9/27/2021 1:29:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Trending the correct direction Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Interstate Quoted: Costco - Interstate Quoted: Die hard. Autozone. Jk. But seriously, get a interstate from Costco. Agm. Cheap as heck. Beat bag for your buck. Yep. I get mine from NTB. Next set I may try the reintroduced Diehards, but the Interstate have been pretty danged dependable. . |
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