Thoughts on Interstate Batteries??
#11
I will never buy another battery made by Johnson Controls. They make the Walmart specials which are the worst battery you could ever buy. They are great if you run your vehicle everyday, just don't let them sit for any length of time. Interstate is a good battery.
The Duralast Red-Top in the Dodge is starting to show its age. The truck takes longer to crank, the lights are dimming more, and its dying on me. I've already had to charge it back up overnight twice in the last few weeks. But it has served me good for the past 5 years I've had it. My next battery will be a Deka.
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I'm not an expert but it seems like some batteries are more tolerant of abuse, especially those batteries owned by people inclined to perform regular maintenance on them. POS trucks which wont start right away in cold weather and said cold weather seems to be the biggest concern but regular battery maintenance goes a long way I'm finding. Luckily my Dodge starts after a couple revolutions most timess even in cold weather. My tired old big block ford could go through batteries and starter solenoids like candy especially when I was living back where there were some real winters.
#16
Actually, according to my research, they don't.
The Everstart Maxx batteries are made by Gould National Battery, Delphi Automotive, or Enertec Mexico. I know someone once stated that they were made by Johnson Controls, but I can't find a shred of proof of that so far.
The Everstart Maxx batteries are made by Gould National Battery, Delphi Automotive, or Enertec Mexico. I know someone once stated that they were made by Johnson Controls, but I can't find a shred of proof of that so far.
#17
From the link posted previously on battery manufacturers, Delphi makes SOME of the Everstart Maxx batteries. With as big as WalMart is, they probably do what Advance Auto does with their oils and ATF's. The oil company I work for blends and packages 1/3 of the Advance Auto Parts branded oils and ATF's sold in North America. It would make total sense if WalMart operated the exact same way with their brand batteries.
#19
I called Autozone and got a quote for $84 on a Duralast "Redtop"..... The guy called it a "7" year battery with 24 month free replacement....
I don't know anything about Duralast (hope I'm spelling this right)..... Any thoughts on this battery.... Does the price seem about right?
Thanks much
Jason
I don't know anything about Duralast (hope I'm spelling this right)..... Any thoughts on this battery.... Does the price seem about right?
Thanks much
Jason
I had one on my wife's mini van and lasted 7 years, so they are good!!!!
#20
Once upon a time I actually was a battery expert and I am inclined to agree with you. A cheap battery is a cheap battery and you get what you pay for, but a good one will last much longer if it receives proper periodic maintenance.