08-24-2011, 09:28 PM
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Well it's still not down any on the charge... man I hope it didn't fry the battery
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08-24-2011, 10:25 PM
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Ok just curious... but how much would a good battery run me? I don't really want to get a cheap walmart brand because it'll probably just go out in a year or two. What do you all recommend?
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08-24-2011, 10:45 PM
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I just went outside to test it out and it started up! Let it idle for a minute and it did fine! I'm so relieved!!
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08-25-2011, 12:41 AM
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Batteries are like everything else wide price range with quality going up with dollars. You don't have a huge stereo set up nor do you run a butt pad of accessories just get one with a 5~7 year warranty from orielys, you should be fine
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08-25-2011, 09:38 AM
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If it starts acting up just take it to an auto parts store and they can test the battery and see if it's actually bad. A Walmart battery will be fine, just make sure it has a good warranty. I have run Walmart batteries and they are good. I think they sell Everlast? If you buy a 5 year battery and it goes out in 4.5 years, just take it back and they will replace it for free.
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08-25-2011, 09:52 AM
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I'll have to remember that for the future, right now it's acting fine so lets hope it stays that way
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08-26-2011, 10:09 PM
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FYI: There two main battery makers, Johnson Control and Exide. Exide used to make Walmart batteries...Johnson control makes Autozones and Sears. Not sure of the rest but if the person can't tell you who did, the label should. Most Johnson batteries are now made in Mexico.
I have Walmart batteries in both my trucks and they work perfectly.
Your warranty will have a "free replacement" period and a prorated warranty which starts when the free replacement period ends. Once a battery gets into the prorate you will pay something based on use to replace the battery. The longer the free replacement period the costlier the battery....and the larger the power rating.
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08-26-2011, 10:19 PM
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The one I have now is an Interstate battery and it is big. Oversized matter of fact, but that's good if I ever add more electronic stuff to the truck
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08-26-2011, 10:20 PM
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And thanks for the info
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08-26-2011, 10:51 PM
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I like Optima gel batteries...they are expensive, but can take a beating!!! And they work great for extra juice stuff like heavy stereos and a lot of lights....plus the vibrations won't hurt it.
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