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JoeKan · 02-13-2010, 10:47 AM

Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a new battery for my burb. Does W/M put out a good battery or would I be better off getting one from the auto store?
Also, what is a good brand for around $85-100?
Thanks,
Joe

One Chevy Scotty · 02-13-2010, 11:03 AM

I bought two (matched pair) for my Dodge diesel...they lasted a whopping 6 months before crapping out. When I returned to Wal-mart (with batteries in the back of the truck) the service manager came out with his electronic diagnostic machine and proclaimed nothing wrong with them...after half a day of debating him about Cold Cranking AMPS and Diesels, he finally replaced them. I now buy my batteries else where...I prefer the Interstate Industrial/Commercial line, but they may be more than your budget (depending on the size)....just my 2 cents.

Scott

Sinister · 02-13-2010, 11:09 AM

I've had good luck with Sears Diehard batteries. Running some generic POS in my truck now that seems to be doing O.K.

eagleuh1 · 02-13-2010, 11:52 AM

I've had good luck with both Walmart brands and Autozone brands. I usually check water levels once a year also and top off with Distilled water when needed. Good luck. Jim.

ERASER5 · 02-13-2010, 12:02 PM

I run AutoZone batteries. I have had about 10 of them. I have never had the first problem with them. The only one that died early is the one in the car that has not run in 6 or 7 years. You do need to keep them charged, and I didn't. My fault, not the battery.

msgross · 02-13-2010, 12:42 PM

I just talked to NAPA today... $53 + $10 core for their brand and $85 for an Interstate...

**kev2809** · 02-13-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Chevy Scotty

I bought two (matched pair) for my Dodge diesel...they lasted a whopping 6 months before crapping out. When I returned to Wal-mart (with batteries in the back of the truck) the service manager came out with his electronic diagnostic machine and proclaimed nothing wrong with them...after half a day of debating him about Cold Cranking AMPS and Diesels, he finally replaced them. I now buy my batteries else where...I prefer the Interstate Industrial/Commercial line, but they may be more than your budget (depending on the size)....just my 2 cents.

Scott

you just had an a$$hole of a manager to deal with. they have to replace them no matter what.

wal mart batteries is all i buy really, they all come with a 3 year warranty too i think. but what i do, even if im not having any problems with it, is replace it within 6 months of it expiring. tell em it doesnt hold a charge, they show me it does (sometimes, sometimes it really isnt holding one), i say it doesnt, replace anyways. customer service comes first over arguing with the customer.

when i used to buy and sell cars, if i found a battery with a warranty, i would just go swap it out for a new one.

i know some people may not agree with that, but that battery is warranted for a certain amount of years, and no matter who owns it now, if it doesnt work - it doesnt work. should be a swap no questions asked imo.

QKENUF4U · 02-13-2010, 01:03 PM

nvr had problems with the WM batteries ive bought...... just make sure the CCA's are what you need, make sure its full of distilled water at all times and keep the posts clean..... got lucky when my old battery died in the 71... i was sitting in the WM parking lot... lol walked back in, grabbed a new battery, put in truck and walked back in with old one and got rid of it....

big mike71 · 02-13-2010, 01:03 PM

[QUOTE=kev2809;3798403]you just had an a$$hole of a manager to deal with. they have to replace them no matter what.

wal mart batteries is all i buy really, they all come with a 3 year warranty too i think. but what i do, even if im not having any problems with it, is replace it within 6 months of it expiring. tell em it doesnt hold a charge, they show me it does (sometimes, sometimes it really isnt holding one), i say it doesnt, replace anyways. customer service comes first over arguing with the customer.[/QUOTE When you do stuff like that it causes people with a legitimate problem to have to put up with a bunch of crap. Imo it's dishonest and karma will catch up to you sooner or later.

svgould · 02-13-2010, 01:20 PM

I had a Walmart battery in my wifes suburban. Lasted just over 1 year and then would not hold a charge. Returned it with reciept to Walmart and had to fight to get a new one (it came with a 3 year warranty). Also, when I did get a new battery, the warranty was only good for the remaining 2 years, not another 3 like a new battery from there should have. Never again for me!

cdowns · 02-13-2010, 01:20 PM

i had a wally world battery in my pinto station wagon when i got it dont know how old it was then but it worked well for the 6yearsvi had the car

hayhauler71 · 02-13-2010, 01:23 PM

I have used AC Delco batteries but I don,t buy new I ask my rep if they have any blems. I have 3 of them that are 5 years old and still running strong and they cost $25.03 tax included.

**kev2809** · 02-13-2010, 01:33 PM

[/QUOTE When you do stuff like that it causes people with a legitimate problem to have to put up with a bunch of crap. Imo it's dishonest and karma will catch up to you sooner or later.[/QUOTE]

i knew someone would say that. a legitimate problem like bringing it back after a year with receipt and still have issues getting a new one? to me thats dishonest, and their karma did catch up. ive had batteries that walmart tested good, taken to an autopart store and failed, 3 different stores. so what do you do then? accept them saying its good and deal with it?

if it has a 3 year warranty, im getting a new one within 3 years...

jsbgump · 02-13-2010, 01:35 PM

The wallly world batts are junk. The Autozone Duralast seems to hold up very well and last. i have had 2 last for 5 plus years and another one going on 3 plus right now

crakarjax · 02-13-2010, 03:22 PM

Autozone's Duralast batteries are made by Interstate and are pretty much exactly the same. 7 year warranty for the gold ones.

Costco's batteries are just as good and cheaper.

usmcchevy · 02-13-2010, 03:35 PM

I've also had great luck with Autozone batteries. I have one thats going on 5 years now.

**El Jay** · 02-13-2010, 03:39 PM

I've always gotten good service with Costco batteries

mbgmike · 02-13-2010, 03:53 PM

here is a good site.
I think Johnson Controls makes the majority of batteries
They make autozones and duralast, costco amoung others
http://www.batteryfaq.org/

There is a company here in Houston that makes them also

msgross · 02-13-2010, 04:29 PM

The Costco Kirkland brand betteries had the highest rating in Consumer Reports...

**Already Gone** · 02-13-2010, 04:38 PM

I rarely buy new batteries as I can usually get a year old one with 800/1000 CCA from a write off car/truck at our Insurance company. My wife needed one and insisted on a new one so we bought it at Costco. It had a 3 year replacement Warranty and it crapped out after 2 years and 9 months. We keep receipts for everything but couldn't find the battery reciept so I called them they said bring it to the service counter at the front of the store. I did that and they looked on the computer when I had bought the battery and replaced it with no questions asked, they didnt test it at all. I don't think you can do better than that. Oh yea, their prices are very competive.

piecesparts · 02-13-2010, 04:55 PM

I will say only 2 words that leads to one good thing----Interstate Batteries. I have used that brand for years and any time that I end up with something else, I really hate myself. They last a long time and there are suppliers everywhere,

oldblue1968chevy · 02-13-2010, 05:21 PM

duralast (autozone) battery 10 years old this year LOL but I think its on its last leg

kcfirstbuild · 02-13-2010, 05:28 PM

Get a super start battery. They might be a bit more but they are a good battery with a 2 year free replacement. I sell them everyday. you should be able to get one at A Parts city store or an o'reilly's

piecesparts · 02-13-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcfirstbuild

Get a super start battery. They might be a bit more but they are a good battery with a 2 year free replacement. I sell them everyday. you should be able to get one at A Parts city store or an o'reilly's

Can I get that with a steak and mashed potatoes? Darn it he edited the supper out of the input. Never mind.

68lwb292 · 02-13-2010, 05:42 PM

I have to agree that Wal-Mart batteries suck but with the 3 year warranty you can't hardly go wrong, if you don't mind swapping them out every year or two. I got one for free when I worked at a dealership. It was a take out from a used car I took it back and exchanged it for a new one and I haven't payed for a battery in 9 years. Every year or two it dies and I take it back and get a new one.

02-13-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	WalMart Batteries Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a new battery for my burb. Does W/M put out a good battery or would I be better off getting one from the auto store? Also, what is a good brand for around $85-100? Thanks, Joe

02-13-2010, 11:03 AM	#2
One Chevy Scotty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 117	Re: WalMart Batteries I bought two (matched pair) for my Dodge diesel...they lasted a whopping 6 months before crapping out. When I returned to Wal-mart (with batteries in the back of the truck) the service manager came out with his electronic diagnostic machine and proclaimed nothing wrong with them...after half a day of debating him about Cold Cranking AMPS and Diesels, he finally replaced them. I now buy my batteries else where...I prefer the Interstate Industrial/Commercial line, but they may be more than your budget (depending on the size)....just my 2 cents. Scott

02-13-2010, 11:09 AM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: WalMart Batteries I've had good luck with Sears Diehard batteries. Running some generic POS in my truck now that seems to be doing O.K. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

02-13-2010, 11:52 AM	#4
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: WalMart Batteries I've had good luck with both Walmart brands and Autozone brands. I usually check water levels once a year also and top off with Distilled water when needed. Good luck. Jim.

02-13-2010, 12:02 PM	#5
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: WalMart Batteries I run AutoZone batteries. I have had about 10 of them. I have never had the first problem with them. The only one that died early is the one in the car that has not run in 6 or 7 years. You do need to keep them charged, and I didn't. My fault, not the battery. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

02-13-2010, 12:42 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: WalMart Batteries I just talked to NAPA today... $53 + $10 core for their brand and $85 for an Interstate... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-13-2010, 01:03 PM	#8
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: WalMart Batteries nvr had problems with the WM batteries ive bought...... just make sure the CCA's are what you need, make sure its full of distilled water at all times and keep the posts clean..... got lucky when my old battery died in the 71... i was sitting in the WM parking lot... lol walked back in, grabbed a new battery, put in truck and walked back in with old one and got rid of it....

02-13-2010, 01:03 PM	#9
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: WalMart Batteries [QUOTE=kev2809;3798403]you just had an a$$hole of a manager to deal with. they have to replace them no matter what. wal mart batteries is all i buy really, they all come with a 3 year warranty too i think. but what i do, even if im not having any problems with it, is replace it within 6 months of it expiring. tell em it doesnt hold a charge, they show me it does (sometimes, sometimes it really isnt holding one), i say it doesnt, replace anyways. customer service comes first over arguing with the customer.[/QUOTE When you do stuff like that it causes people with a legitimate problem to have to put up with a bunch of crap. Imo it's dishonest and karma will catch up to you sooner or later. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

02-13-2010, 01:20 PM	#10
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: WalMart Batteries I had a Walmart battery in my wifes suburban. Lasted just over 1 year and then would not hold a charge. Returned it with reciept to Walmart and had to fight to get a new one (it came with a 3 year warranty). Also, when I did get a new battery, the warranty was only good for the remaining 2 years, not another 3 like a new battery from there should have. Never again for me! __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

02-13-2010, 01:20 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: WalMart Batteries i had a wally world battery in my pinto station wagon when i got it dont know how old it was then but it worked well for the 6yearsvi had the car __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-13-2010, 01:23 PM	#12
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: WalMart Batteries I have used AC Delco batteries but I don,t buy new I ask my rep if they have any blems. I have 3 of them that are 5 years old and still running strong and they cost $25.03 tax included.

02-13-2010, 01:33 PM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,148	Re: WalMart Batteries [/QUOTE When you do stuff like that it causes people with a legitimate problem to have to put up with a bunch of crap. Imo it's dishonest and karma will catch up to you sooner or later.[/QUOTE] i knew someone would say that. a legitimate problem like bringing it back after a year with receipt and still have issues getting a new one? to me thats dishonest, and their karma did catch up. ive had batteries that walmart tested good, taken to an autopart store and failed, 3 different stores. so what do you do then? accept them saying its good and deal with it? if it has a 3 year warranty, im getting a new one within 3 years... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

02-13-2010, 01:35 PM	#14
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: WalMart Batteries The wallly world batts are junk. The Autozone Duralast seems to hold up very well and last. i have had 2 last for 5 plus years and another one going on 3 plus right now __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-13-2010, 03:22 PM	#15
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: WalMart Batteries Autozone's Duralast batteries are made by Interstate and are pretty much exactly the same. 7 year warranty for the gold ones. Costco's batteries are just as good and cheaper. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-13-2010, 03:35 PM	#16
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: WalMart Batteries I've also had great luck with Autozone batteries. I have one thats going on 5 years now. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index



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02-13-2010, 03:39 PM	#17
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: WalMart Batteries I've always gotten good service with Costco batteries __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 02-13-2010 at 03:39 PM.

02-13-2010, 03:53 PM	#18
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: WalMart Batteries here is a good site. I think Johnson Controls makes the majority of batteries They make autozones and duralast, costco amoung others http://www.batteryfaq.org/ There is a company here in Houston that makes them also Last edited by mbgmike; 02-13-2010 at 04:00 PM.

02-13-2010, 04:29 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: WalMart Batteries The Costco Kirkland brand betteries had the highest rating in Consumer Reports... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-13-2010, 04:38 PM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,109	Re: WalMart Batteries I rarely buy new batteries as I can usually get a year old one with 800/1000 CCA from a write off car/truck at our Insurance company. My wife needed one and insisted on a new one so we bought it at Costco. It had a 3 year replacement Warranty and it crapped out after 2 years and 9 months. We keep receipts for everything but couldn't find the battery reciept so I called them they said bring it to the service counter at the front of the store. I did that and they looked on the computer when I had bought the battery and replaced it with no questions asked, they didnt test it at all. I don't think you can do better than that. Oh yea, their prices are very competive. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-13-2010, 04:55 PM	#21
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: WalMart Batteries I will say only 2 words that leads to one good thing----Interstate Batteries. I have used that brand for years and any time that I end up with something else, I really hate myself. They last a long time and there are suppliers everywhere, __________________ Frank

02-13-2010, 05:21 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: WalMart Batteries duralast (autozone) battery 10 years old this year LOL but I think its on its last leg __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-13-2010, 05:28 PM	#23
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: WalMart Batteries Get a super start battery. They might be a bit more but they are a good battery with a 2 year free replacement. I sell them everyday. you should be able to get one at A Parts city store or an o'reilly's Last edited by kcfirstbuild; 02-13-2010 at 05:28 PM.

02-13-2010, 05:42 PM	#25
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: WalMart Batteries I have to agree that Wal-Mart batteries suck but with the 3 year warranty you can't hardly go wrong, if you don't mind swapping them out every year or two. I got one for free when I worked at a dealership. It was a take out from a used car I took it back and exchanged it for a new one and I haven't payed for a battery in 9 years. Every year or two it dies and I take it back and get a new one.

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