noeettica
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Post by noeettica on Jun 3, 2024 21:06:53 GMT -5
Anybody have a source of an Optima style battery for a chevy pick-up ?
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Post by mapper on Jun 4, 2024 13:44:35 GMT -5
For educational purposes only,
Don't know if it is a "deal" or not..
When I replaced the pair of batteries in the f 350 I went with x2 agm battery and did the coupon for 10 or 15% off and pick up at store. I looked at optima, and others and did some research.
I also changed the charge profile settings and battery type in the bcm module in forscan, but that's a Ford thing not a Chevy thing..
Batteries plus handles them.. yes they aren't cheap, but neither is a optima. Compare warranty as well..
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jun 4, 2024 13:54:37 GMT -5
You’re not kidding about batteries not being cheap anymore.
I just bought a smallish DieHard for a 2006 F150. It ran me just under $190. I almost had a heart attack.
Thanks Joe !🤬😡😤
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jun 4, 2024 14:29:22 GMT -5
Who the frig still buys a diehard? They still make them??? That's even more surprising.
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Post by conchydong on Jun 4, 2024 14:31:22 GMT -5
You all may laugh but I have found that the Walmart batteries are as good as any.
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Post by Crkr 23 on Jun 4, 2024 14:32:16 GMT -5
I would do some research before I bought an Optima battery.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jun 4, 2024 14:37:34 GMT -5
You all may laugh but I have found that the Walmart batteries are as good as any. Ole Neverstarts. There is only a couple of manufacturers left if that. It's all branding. That being said as I hate Neverstars and Walmart with a passion I run Interstate batteries in my trucks. I usually pick up a "blem" or 2 for ~$60 to throw in the boat. If I get a year out if them I've made money. So.e have lasted me 5 or 6 years. Did the Durolast batteries from Autozone for a while for the warranty but they've cut the warranty in half on them and almost doubled the price. I liked them mainly because there was usually an auto zone everywhere. What I dislike about Interstate at least here they work bankers hours. They close at 5 and it's hard for me to get over there after work before then. |
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jun 4, 2024 15:46:51 GMT -5
I used to get interstate blems also but they went way up in price and it got tough to get the right size.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jun 4, 2024 15:48:32 GMT -5
Walmart batteries are pretty good. Tape the receipt to the battery inside of two ziplock bags. Walmart does not hesitate exchanging a bad battery.
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Post by mapper on Jun 4, 2024 16:31:44 GMT -5
I use interstates in the boat, due to cost, if I swap out to agm x2, the camper gets the handmedowns.. Iv'e done a ton of business with the interstate store in town over the years..auto, survey, GPS, and battery pack recells.. I just wanted a bit more in the truck..
The x2 can be used as a starting OR a deep cycle..
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Post by tonyroma on Jun 4, 2024 16:53:12 GMT -5
You all may laugh but I have found that the Walmart batteries are as good as any. No laughing here, got a Walmart in my daily driver right now. Been in since 2021. Got a high dollar in the truck because it doesn’t get used but on the weekends and if I gotta pull stuff. |
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Post by cadman on Jun 4, 2024 16:59:25 GMT -5
You all may laugh but I have found that the Walmart batteries are as good as any. Ole Neverstarts. There is only a couple of manufacturers left if that. It's all branding. That being said as I hate Neverstars and Walmart with a passion I run Interstate batteries in my trucks. I usually pick up a "blem" or 2 for ~$60 to throw in the boat. If I get a year out if them I've made money. So.e have lasted me 5 or 6 years. Did the Durolast batteries from Autozone for a while for the warranty but they've cut the warranty in half on them and almost doubled the price. I liked them mainly because there was usually an auto zone everywhere. What I dislike about Interstate at least here they work bankers hours. They close at 5 and it's hard for me to get over there after work before then. Assholes at Autozone won't honor the warranty. The idiots will keep saying the battery is fine when every place else says the battery is bad. I bought one from them and that was the last thing I ever bought from Autozone. Won't do business with those bastards. I go to Advance or Napa. |
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Jun 4, 2024 19:14:02 GMT -5
I've had to show more than one autozone/advanced auto/O'Reilly employee how to use their own equipment. While there is occasionally a very knowledgeable person behind the counter more often than not you're not dealing with a brain trust. When I go in I usually already have the part number I need. And there is very little guarantee that the part number is the actual right part. I remember years ago one autozone employee told me that GMC never made a K2500 Suburban with 8 lug axel. I pointed to the parking lot and said you're right!!!! I built that one alp by myself in my garage. 🙄
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Post by swampdog on Jun 4, 2024 20:00:30 GMT -5
Polar not to be “that guy”, but I think the GMC makes a Denali and Chev makes the Suburban. I think they’re the very same vehicle in reality. 😉
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Post by tonyroma on Jun 4, 2024 20:55:29 GMT -5
We keep an extra ride. This gives me the ability to buy parts online. Typically 30/40 percent cheaper.
If I’m jammed up it’s Advanced Auto, they give me points.
If I’m really in a bind it’s NAPA, the guys behind the counter are always knowledgeable and they can hunt down obscure parts. Guy was able to find me 4 grommets I needed without selling me an entire head gasket kit for an old Honda Civic.
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