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Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I know Dave68 is a great AC Delco fan but I've had a leaker and a corpse
One leaked all over the Camaro and my vette battery died after only 8k miles
I'm afraid thats affected my opinion
Even though I've had a Red Top that died (after2 months idle in shipping) at least they don't leak on the electrics.
One leaked all over the Camaro and my vette battery died after only 8k miles
I'm afraid thats affected my opinion
Even though I've had a Red Top that died (after2 months idle in shipping) at least they don't leak on the electrics.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,847
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From: Longview Texas
I just replace my Delco battery today in my 04 Z06.
It had a 7YR battery that was replaced under warranty in 2004.
Yesterday it started fine. This morning I turn the key and dash says Low Voltage. I check the voltage on the battery and it is 10 volts, so there is no way it is going to start the car.
The bad news is the 7YR battery only lasted 3 years.
The good news is I got a new $140 battery for free!
It had a 7YR battery that was replaced under warranty in 2004.
Yesterday it started fine. This morning I turn the key and dash says Low Voltage. I check the voltage on the battery and it is 10 volts, so there is no way it is going to start the car.
The bad news is the 7YR battery only lasted 3 years.
The good news is I got a new $140 battery for free!
Pro
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 666
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From: Oviedo FL
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 228
Likes: 24
From: Sedalia Missouri
Walmart battery cost me $1,000.00
I'm sure its not the best - but the Walmart Everlast battery has a 9 year warranty with the first 3 years a swap. Used them for years, no hassle, no testing BS- just a new battery when I want one. Just put a new one in this year when the AC delco crapped out.
I understand the battery leakage issue if the electrical system malfunctions but you should look under the hood occasionally.
I understand the battery leakage issue if the electrical system malfunctions but you should look under the hood occasionally.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 7
From: LaPine Oregon
Battery choices..............
I use red top Optima in both our current Vettes just because of the possible damage from wet batteries. My Grand National has the battery in the trunk, so Optima there as well. Never any problems as long as you keep a battery tender plugged in since these cars are driven infrequently and stored for months at a time. I found Optima a good choice for my old highly moded C3 '78 25th Anniveray as it used to break plates in the batteries 4-5 times a year. Optima cured that problem.
The 2500 454 Suburan 4x4 uses two Delco batteries since day one, along with our 2001 Saturn SL2 tow car, no problem and long life, particulary in sub-zero weather here in Oregon.
I'll stay with what works for me but I believe CR's report to be accurate.
The 2500 454 Suburan 4x4 uses two Delco batteries since day one, along with our 2001 Saturn SL2 tow car, no problem and long life, particulary in sub-zero weather here in Oregon.
I'll stay with what works for me but I believe CR's report to be accurate.
