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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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I need a new battery as 6yr pro delco is dying....was thinking of wally world max or autozone gold top, you opinions or suggestions, I won't do opitma however. thanks for imputs.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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I need a new battery as 6yr pro delco is dying....was thinking of wally world max or autozone gold top, you opinions or suggestions, I won't do opitma however. thanks for imputs.

Until I started buying Optima batteries, I was a big fan of the Oreilly house brand batteries. They seemed to last me longer than Wal-Mart and Autozone batteries. My Durango, with it's stereo, has a knack for killing batteries fast. The Oreilly brand lasted the best until Optima...and now I have gone the longest I have ever been on one battery.

Delco and Die Hard are favorites here as well.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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On my second vette and Die Hards are all I use In the Vette.I use the yellow top(auto Zone) in my camper . they both seem good Quality.
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These are V8 cars and need a good battery. On my '70 I have a Interstate at about $80 -get 850 CA Cranking amps and 650 CCA cold cranking amps -- at least. You don't need an optima but don't get the cheapest either.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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If you are looking to save some $$$, go the Wal-Mart way. At least, they honor their warranties. I would NEVER buy anything from Auto-Zone (I've seen the kind of junk they sell).
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