Good info man. I bought the duralast gold and haven't had any problems with
it at all..I think it has around 900 cca..not sure..but it was the best
thing other than an optima.
Mark
91 cc 5spd v6
>From: "Robert R.II" <iicold@hotmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: All batteries created equal? Think not - kinda long - no
>really - loooonnggg
>Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 02:56:41 -0600
>
>Yeah, ya'll, Dan is right about the battery info. I myself am employed
>with
>autozone. Try to stick with the biggest Duralast that you can afford and
>stay away from the Econocraft unless you plan to sell the vehicle soon.
>The
>washers do pay off too.
>
>Robert.
>
>
>>From: "Daniel D" <barracuda19@hotmail.com>
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: All batteries created equal? Think not - kinda long - no
>>really - loooonnggg
>>Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 19:16:07
>>
>>Excellent Info on batteries. I have a few comments. As far as keeping the
>>reciept it is best to keep it. I work at Auto Zone and if the battery is
>>not
>>found in the persons warranty file on the computer and they don't have a
>>recipt the warrenty is void. The warranty is valid for the original
>>purchaser of the battery only. People will often try to screw us by coming
>>in with a battery they didn't buy and try to get a new battery and it
>>ain't
>>going to happen. I definently recommed getting the biggest battery you can
>>afford. Auto Zone sells 4 brands of batterys. The top of the line is the
>>Duralast Gold for $69, They have a 3 year free replacement and 8 year
>>prorated. The next is Duralast for $49 they have 2 year free replacement
>>and
>>7 year prorated. The next is the Auto Zone brand for $39 they have 1 year
>>free replacement and 6 year prorated. The worst battery we sell is the
>>Econocraft for 29-31. THEY ARE A PIECE OF CRAP. 3 month free replacement
>>and
>>3 year prorated. They are referred to as EconoCRAP. The more expensive the
>>battery the more cranking amps it will have. If your truck's original
>>battery has 650 Cold Cranking amps DO NOT get a battery with less than
>>that.
>>And it's helpfull to get the battery washers that go around the post to
>>prevent corrosion, they're only $.99. Well that's my sale pitch. Anyway.
>>hope this helps some people.
>>
>>Daniel
>>
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