Which Battery?
#1
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Which Battery?
So amiss the cold temperatures, my battery is biting the dust. It's a motorcraft one and they put it in the truck when i bought it in October 2010. Truck struggles to start if i let it sit for more than 2 days, and the temps here are ranging from 0-10 degrees F here, and have been for a month or so. The battery has a 100 month pro-rated replacement warranty, but I don't have receipt for it, nor do I feel like dealing with my local dealership.
So this weekend when I'm home from college I plan on getting it tested and replacing. The motorcraft one is 650 CCA, but I want something in the 750-800 CCA range.
What brand do you guys run? I was thinking:
NAPA Legend (father has used 4 of these in the past with success)
Optima Red top (very pricey)
Walmart Ever-start (Heard good reviews online)
So this weekend when I'm home from college I plan on getting it tested and replacing. The motorcraft one is 650 CCA, but I want something in the 750-800 CCA range.
What brand do you guys run? I was thinking:
NAPA Legend (father has used 4 of these in the past with success)
Optima Red top (very pricey)
Walmart Ever-start (Heard good reviews online)
#2
I just replaced my Motorcraft 650 after it konked out in -35 / -45 with wind chill temps with a napa equivalent 850. Wow what a difference, instant crank and start. It's like my starter is on steroids!
#5
Senior Member
DieHard Platinum AGM Series 65, 930 CCA.
The battery is vibration-resistant and sports a military-grade construction, but weighs in at about 60 pounds.
I have had it for two years and it has been a great battery. Heat here in south-central Texas cooks my batteries usually within 48 months. This has a FREE replacement within the first 48 months.
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...1&blockType=G1
I paid less than $200 for mine, so price has gone up.
The battery is vibration-resistant and sports a military-grade construction, but weighs in at about 60 pounds.
I have had it for two years and it has been a great battery. Heat here in south-central Texas cooks my batteries usually within 48 months. This has a FREE replacement within the first 48 months.
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...1&blockType=G1
I paid less than $200 for mine, so price has gone up.
#6
Mark
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Diehard gold is a great option also 850 CCA
#7
Senior Member
So amiss the cold temperatures, my battery is biting the dust. It's a motorcraft one and they put it in the truck when i bought it in October 2010. Truck struggles to start if i let it sit for more than 2 days, and the temps here are ranging from 0-10 degrees F here, and have been for a month or so. The battery has a 100 month pro-rated replacement warranty, but I don't have receipt for it, nor do I feel like dealing with my local dealership.
So this weekend when I'm home from college I plan on getting it tested and replacing. The motorcraft one is 650 CCA, but I want something in the 750-800 CCA range.
What brand do you guys run? I was thinking:
NAPA Legend (father has used 4 of these in the past with success)
Optima Red top (very pricey)
Walmart Ever-start (Heard good reviews online)
So this weekend when I'm home from college I plan on getting it tested and replacing. The motorcraft one is 650 CCA, but I want something in the 750-800 CCA range.
What brand do you guys run? I was thinking:
NAPA Legend (father has used 4 of these in the past with success)
Optima Red top (very pricey)
Walmart Ever-start (Heard good reviews online)
all I know is my OPTIMA red top hasn't failed me yet.