I got a 880 CCA at Sams Club, Interstate, for $80

 

I replaced mine in December w/ a Die Hard. I think it was the platinum?? 850cca's.

 

Isnt sams club and wal mart one in the same? i wonder if they have interstates?

 

How much did sears charge?

 

I checked at Walmart later just to see. They did not have Interstate. Some house brand I had never heard of but may be made by Interstate.

 

I might just check wally world for some. I know they have some good prices and thats what i need right now. Thanks jim

 

Replaced mine after 2 years. Then replaced it again after 2 years. Trying a Optima this time around. My truck sits alot as I have a company rig to drive, sitting must be harder on them than using them all the time.

 

^ get a battery tender and they will last you MUCH longer.... they need to be kept near peak voltage to last long....

a solar one you plug in the cig lighter would be a good alternative also

 

The batteries that Walmart sells are made by Johnson Controls, who also manufactures the Diehard batteries for Sears and the Optima line of batteries.

 

So would a walmart brand be a better choice for price considering their made by the same that makes optima?
And looking for optima they are not cheap. red top size 59 group 720CCA is $162 the cheapest i found online

 

No, not necessarily as they are made to Walmart's specs. I would not buy one myself.

 

just changed my original for a die hard platinum couple days before thanksgiving. it was "pricey"..... $189. i'm happy with it though.... even at -21*F last week it cranked like no tomorrow. i have always purchased die hard batteries.

oaw

 

Im just wondering since i dont have a big stereo and lights galore should i just get a normal 650 CCA batt and say the hell with it? Besides im waiting for the wife to get home so i can go get one.

 

Well to let everyone know i went to costco and picked up a optima red top for $129 with a ten dollar core exchange so it came to $119 but i must say it looks small in there compared to the stock motorcraft but it has 720 CCA but now my edge wont program and it says program error F1 with a P1000 DTC?

 

Which brand of battery you buy doesnt matter as much as how long the battery has been sitting on the shelf after it was filled. If a lead acid battery is not used sulfates will build up on the lead plates which drastically shorten the life of the battery. When the battery is filled a sticker is placed on the battery showing the fill date, if the battery has been filled for over 6 months dont buy it.