Battery deals ? | Florida Outdoor Forums (2024)

For educational purposes only,

Don't know if it is a "deal" or not..

When I replaced the pair of batteries in the f 350 I went with x2 agm battery and did the coupon for 10 or 15% off and pick up at store. I looked at optima, and others and did some research.

I also changed the charge profile settings and battery type in the bcm module in forscan, but that's a Ford thing not a Chevy thing..

Batteries plus handles them.. yes they aren't cheap, but neither is a optima. Compare warranty as well..

You’re not kidding about batteries not being cheap anymore.

I just bought a smallish DieHard for a 2006 F150. It ran me just under $190. I almost had a heart attack.

Thanks Joe !🤬😡😤

Ole Neverstarts. There is only a couple of manufacturers left if that. It's all branding. That being said as I hate Neverstars and Walmart with a passion I run Interstate batteries in my trucks. I usually pick up a "blem" or 2 for ~$60 to throw in the boat. If I get a year out if them I've made money. So.e have lasted me 5 or 6 years. Did the Durolast batteries from Autozone for a while for the warranty but they've cut the warranty in half on them and almost doubled the price. I liked them mainly because there was usually an auto zone everywhere. What I dislike about Interstate at least here they work bankers hours. They close at 5 and it's hard for me to get over there after work before then.

I use interstates in the boat, due to cost, if I swap out to agm x2, the camper gets the handmedowns..

Iv'e done a ton of business with the interstate store in town over the years..auto, survey, GPS, and battery pack recells.. I just wanted a bit more in the truck..

The x2 can be used as a starting OR a deep cycle..

No laughing here, got a Walmart in my daily driver right now. Been in since 2021. Got a high dollar in the truck because it doesn’t get used but on the weekends and if I gotta pull stuff.

Assholes at Autozone won't honor the warranty. The idiots will keep saying the battery is fine when every place else says the battery is bad. I bought one from them and that was the last thing I ever bought from Autozone. Won't do business with those bastards. I go to Advance or Napa.

We keep an extra ride. This gives me the ability to buy parts online. Typically 30/40 percent cheaper.

If I’m jammed up it’s Advanced Auto, they give me points.

If I’m really in a bind it’s NAPA, the guys behind the counter are always knowledgeable and they can hunt down obscure parts. Guy was able to find me 4 grommets I needed without selling me an entire head gasket kit for an old Honda Civic.