They come with a 50-month free-replacement warranty (best in the world).
Battery dropped dead
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Battery dropped dead
Was stranded about 3 years ago and stuck a wally world battery in the car, well its dead now, and I cant decide what to replace it with.Any suggestions would be nice. 
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If you don't drive the car all of the time you might also look into a battery charger.
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AC/Delco 7 year Professional Series is an excellent battery. A C-Tek 3300 battery tender is also a nice addition if your car isn't driven regularly.
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My Red Top died last week after 3 1/2 years. Warranty was 3 years od course.
I went with a Die Hard Platinum. Rated better then Optima, Glass Mat battery and 4 year free replacent warranty.
I went with a Die Hard Platinum. Rated better then Optima, Glass Mat battery and 4 year free replacent warranty.
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I had a Optima Red Top that I bought at Sears & it died within a yr. Replaced free of charge with a new one & it's still going strong for over 4 yrs now, go figure. I am using a C-Tek 3300 battery tender now that I'm living in snow country...My factory orginal battery leaked (over tight connections). I have a battery mat placed under the battery just in case cheap insurance...
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The truth about batteries is that the majority of car batteries are created by 3 manufacturers - Delphi, Exide and Johnson Controls Industries.
Delphi makes some EverStart models sold in Walmart and ACDelco.
Johnson Control Industries makes Duralast seen in Autozone stores, Diehard - sold in Sears, Kirkland - the Costco brand, Motorcraft - which Ford sells, some of the EverStarts, and Interstate.
Exide makes Exide batteries, Champion and Napa batteries.
I've had excellant luck with the EverStart batteries sold @ WallyWorldMart. I believe the last one I bought for my 69 Camaro has a 3 year free replacement and prorated for 6 years.
If you already have a WallyWorldMart battery, take it back and have them replace it. These batteries were most recently very highly rated in Consumer Reports.
Delphi makes some EverStart models sold in Walmart and ACDelco.
Johnson Control Industries makes Duralast seen in Autozone stores, Diehard - sold in Sears, Kirkland - the Costco brand, Motorcraft - which Ford sells, some of the EverStarts, and Interstate.
Exide makes Exide batteries, Champion and Napa batteries.
I've had excellant luck with the EverStart batteries sold @ WallyWorldMart. I believe the last one I bought for my 69 Camaro has a 3 year free replacement and prorated for 6 years.
If you already have a WallyWorldMart battery, take it back and have them replace it. These batteries were most recently very highly rated in Consumer Reports.
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I like my Optima Red Top. Have had one in each of my last two cars and they have served me well.
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1st choice: AC Delco (just to keep things looking stock)
2nd choice: Interstate (My experience with these is excellent longevity)
Last choice: (Not 3rd choice, but last. Optima Red Top. Read the fine print as it relates to its warranty)
2nd choice: Interstate (My experience with these is excellent longevity)
Last choice: (Not 3rd choice, but last. Optima Red Top. Read the fine print as it relates to its warranty)
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My Optima Red Top (75/35 DT) is crapping out and was installed in 2001 - so I guess I got some good service out of it
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Do AC Delcos still crack and leak like they used to, is there a chance they could? I've been out of the battery conversations for quite some time
.Do AC Delcos still crack and leak like they used to, is there a chance they could? I've been out of the battery conversations for quite some time
Last edited by Humy; Mar 8, 2010 at 11:03 AM.
