its time for batterys... advice needed

Fastorange

Fastorange

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hey guys, i know this may seem like a stupid question but, Im looking at buying new batterys for the truck, and was woundering what would be the best out there... my dad bought some batterys from the local parts store and at 7 degrees out they didnt start his truck up... maybe its because its a power stroke. i dont wish to have anyone have to go on a batman an robin mission to save me in the cold.... any input would be great
 
DBUSHLB7

DBUSHLB7

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When my originals finally went I was on an antelope hunt. Great timing. Anyways had to walk to the closest Orileys and I bought their "Super Start" brand. Been in the truck for four years now and still working great. That said, when these go I will prob get AC Delco again.
 
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adrenaholc1

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X2 on O'reilly. Put a set in my 12v in 2011 and a set in my GMC last Oct. They are 850cca dual post. Got a break on the price since I was purchasing two. Just ask.
 
blk smoke lb7

blk smoke lb7

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Stay away from Optima!!!! Bad news.I have found in the batts I use AC Delco or Interstates get my vote.These are 2 brands I have found that dont sweat acid whe its 90 to 100 out.
 
flyinelvis11

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blk smoke lb7 said:
Stay away from Optima!!!! Bad news.I have found in the batts I use AC Delco or Interstates get my vote.These are 2 brands I have found that dont sweat acid whe its 90 to 100 out.
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What's up with the optimas? I've got red tops in both my trucks, now you're making me nervous. Both sets are about a year and a half old...no problems so far.
The battery in my old 98 gasser was oem delco and it was about 9 years old when it finally gave it up
 
malibu795

malibu795

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i got 800CCA duralast yellow tops had to replace one (pass)due to it dyieng might have been alternator induce dieng when it was running 15.8Vs replaced both alt and that one bat under warrantee..
running 2/0 cables as well.. no problem down to -3
 
ryan415

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I have American made Optimas in my truck that are almost 10 years old and never once have I had an issue. I would however stay away from the mexican made ones. As far as Delco batteries, from what I've seen at work the quality is going down and the prices are going up. I believe they are made in saudi arabia now...
 
blk smoke lb7

blk smoke lb7

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flyinelvis11 said:
What's up with the optimas? I've got red tops in both my trucks, now you're making me nervous. Both sets are about a year and a half old...no problems so far.
The battery in my old 98 gasser was oem delco and it was about 9 years old when it finally gave it up
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I guess somewhere in the not so distant past Optima went out of the country for making the batterys.The old 1s were great my 1 1/2 old Optimas are not so good flrom what I understand.I can only speak for the couple I know of.
 
greif03lb7

greif03lb7

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There are only three main battery companys that just relable to who is selling them. I run dekas made by east penn, I think east penn makes alot of john deere batterys and oreillys batterys plus cat . Walmart and interstate are both made by johnson controls.
 
PureHybrid

PureHybrid

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Two Deka batts in mine that replaced a failing Interstate, had to unhook the one because it would pull the good one down and not start. Got them from Napa $60each through my brothers account. 775cca IIRC.
 
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