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Old 12-03-2014, 02:25 PM
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I'm going to try to avoid a huge can of worms here, but I realize what I'm opening...

I need a new truck battery for my Chevrolet S 10. It's been hard starting as of late so I had it tested out today. It's giving out only half the CCA that it's supposed to. It's rated at 650 and it's only producing 350. Now granted it's been 11 years since I bought it and I don't think that's bad.

The place quoted me at a few batteries they sell. I'm looking to see and gather feedback on what you guys have, if/why you like them, (manufacturer) and if/if not I should/should not get one.

Currently I have an AC Delco. It's been a great battery for the last 11 years but it's time for a new one me thinks. I'm not sure if I want to keep with brand or go otherwise.

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Old 12-03-2014, 02:36 PM
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I've had good luck with Tractor supply, no complaints, always going 7+ years.
just make sure it is fresh, not sitting on the shelf for 6 months!!
I think that is the most important thing.
Now a days no more pro rated, most are free for 20-30 months and then thats it.
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Old 12-03-2014, 02:47 PM
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I think Johnson Controls makes batteries for GM. I get mine from Advance Auto also made by Johnson Controls. You can find really good coupons for Advance Auto and save alot of money. Order online, use your coupon and pickup at store.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com
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Old 12-03-2014, 03:04 PM
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Wow! 11 years is pretty good!

Batteries only last about 3-4 years here in Phoenix.
Heat cooks them.

I have had good luck with Interstate.
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Here at my shop we probably install around 30 batteries a year or more. We either install Dekka from Napa, or Super Start from O'Reilly's. I've used Interstate quite a bit, but don't have a local dealer anymore. (No, I'm not a dealer.... that's another story) AC Delco makes good batteries. Now, customers get what they want to pay for. I push the the "mid grade" battery usually. You do get what you pay for. All my Cubs have Super Starts in them, my diesel truck has a dry cell Super Start and our van has a Super Start. All that said, I recommend getting one that has a good warranty. (5 Years at least) Brands I'd use without hesitation: AC Delco, Interstate, Dekka, Super Start and that's about it. You may have brands in your area that I don't have access to that are just as good. Spend at least $100 on a battery. That's my rambling advice.
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I can't for the lift of me remember what brand my battery is but I got it at Farm & Fleet. It cost me about $100. When mine died on me last year, I ran to F&F and snagged this guy whom was on sale at the time so really it's a "more than $100 battery"
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Old 12-03-2014, 07:03 PM
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I think Johnson Controls makes batteries for GM. I get mine from Advance Auto also made by Johnson Controls. You can find really good coupons for Advance Auto and save alot of money. Order online, use your coupon and pickup at store.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com
Correct and good advice. I service a Johnson Controls plant and it's Laverne and Shirley when it comes to batteries coming down the assembly line. I'm sure there are different levels of them but you'd be surprised how many brands are under one roof with different stickers on them, lots of this going on and the brand loyalty just isn't the same anymore. I am glad that they are produced in USA though. I just bought a gold series advance battery for our odyssey, only because of the 36 month warranty, it's a 12 and battery already went poo poo so I opted for the longer warranty period.
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I'm running a Optima red top in my diesel jeep that I've been really happy with, but that's probably overkill for you. The NAPA legends I have I'm my mustang and my 1782 are working really well for me.
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I haven't bought a truck/car battery for a number of years, so I don't know how much they have changed.

Years ago, I think the "Interstate Megatron" was about the best batteries that I ever had.
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I was battery shopping last winter, I read consumer reports rated napa legend as a best buy (price/durability). I bought one for my wife's car and one for mine, $120ish dollars each with a $10 rebate each at the time. This is the first I've thought about them since, so I'd say they're doing good.

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