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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 01:27 PM
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Battery recomendations?
My great battery tender idea lost its charge last night. I went to go start the truck and nothing!
I proceeded to keep calm due to the kids watching. Told everyone we were going to take mom's ride instead. Upon getting back from the errand checked out the battery tender. It was ok BUT the 12v side of the cord was chewed on. Well we still have the pets thanks to my wife's intervention. I know which one it was and he is now on his last life! See guys, $hit does happen to everyone! I should have posted it in the emergency section but I thought that isn't fair. I estimate the battery is about 4.5 years old. So its on its last leg. So? Any suggestions? I mean for a good battery? Some good ones I know of: Optima Interstate Exide I have wally world, sams, sears, dealers, and auto parts stores. Sorry Jack no costcos up here. Thanx in advance! Lars 
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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 02:26 PM
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Oh Lars - you anticipated me!
Find one with the best guarantee and no-hassle return policy. (That's why I like Costco). Maybe Sams is a good bet? I still think Optima is way overpriced. - Jack
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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 02:36 PM
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Well I personally have always used Diehard batterys (sears) and they have been outstanding for me. I have 3 for the boat and one in each vehicle. The cranking battery in the boat will be starting its tenth year here soon and its been a great. ( ofcourse I probably have got pretty lucky with it) But all of they others have a good bit of years on them and doing good.
I actually had to buy an interstate battery for our tractor a couple of years ago for lack of another choice, I was skeptical at first, but now I am real pleased with the purchase and the price. Dont really think you could go wrong with this option. I have never liked optima ones. I hear too much bad about them. As you know they have the red top and yellow top. I have heard one is junk and the other is decent, but I am not gone to take the 50% chance pick on a overpriced battery.
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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 03:18 PM
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I used to sell exide in the partstore I ran. I have always had good service with them. They all have giving me over 4 yrs of service without any problems. I was told by several battery manf., anything after 4 yrs is just buying time.
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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 03:29 PM
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Called the place where I do part time work and guess what they said?
AC Delco! Hmmmm Wonder how my garage queen would like a GM battery? Course I would get a discounted price! My tech buddy told me to stay away from optima. He said they aren't like they used to be. Called 3 other places. Guess what? AC Delco again! Oh well I will do some more calling. Lars
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Fri, September 18th, 2009, 04:11 PM
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Seems kinda "unatural" to have an AC Delco-anything in a Ford, but I have to agree with your two data points above. I had an AC Delco in my 1990 F150 for 5+ years and it never missed a beat. Was the "Pro" model, FWIW.
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