Need a battery

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

bought the car used in 2002, already had a die hard gold battery in it.
well, 8-9 years later and after many years of no battery tending over winter months.....the battery has met its maker.

so, my questions is, do i go and spend another 100+ bucks on a die hard battery ?

i drive the car usually on weekends only in the spring/summer time.
is there a good battery for less $ out there ??

i dont want to spend 80+ dollars and have to replace it in 2-3 years ( if i still have the car )

so maybe the extra dough now would be smart...........

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[E]

I may have a battery at work. What size you need?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

can i look it up online ? i can get you the specs....it has the front screw in terminals.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Product Overview:
Item Weight: 35.0 lbs.
Battery Type:
Overall Type: Starting
Transportation Type: Passenger car and light commercial
Battery Group Size: 75
Temperate Zone: North
Power Configuration:
Cell Type: Lead-Acid
Number of Cells: 6
Voltage: 12.0
Power Ratings:
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA at 0 deg.F): 690
Reserve Capacity (RC): 100 min.
Design & Construction:
Terminal Post Location: Side
Container Material: Polypropylene
Warranties & Coverage:
Months in Use Free Replacement: 36
Months in Use Pro Rated Replacement: 100
Dimensions:
Height: 7-1/4 in.
Width: 7-7/16 in.
Length: 9-11/16 in

 

[E]

Ya if you can post up the specs i can see what my coworker has lying around and see what he'll give it to you for.

 

[E]

Just called up my coworker and sorry to say, he sold the ones he has.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

oh well, thanks for making the call E

 

[HILROD]

I've got a used interstate you can have for free. It works, unknown mileage. Just pick it up. If you want it I'l charge it up.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

what did it come out of Frank ?

 

[bikrboy128]

i'm really surprised that battery lasted so long. normal life is 4 years, why people run them longer is beyond me. the added wear on the alternator and the chance of being stranded somewhere isnt worth the money i might save.
i'd get a decent battery (cheap/used batteries suck), and run it for 4 or 5 years.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

My $60 battery from farm and fleet has the exact warranty as the $90 gold battery and $180 optima at autozone.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

farm and fleet eh ?
where's there one out here ?

 

[HILROD]

Just past Sycamore, I think is the closest one. The battery is from a random Gm. I think an S10. It'll fit fine.

 

[Ron Vogel]

My $60 battery from farm and fleet has the exact warranty as the $90 gold battery and $180 optima at autozone.

I needs me a battrey too...may have to take a trip out to Farm/Fleet this weekend. Mine's down to 11.5 volts, I really let it slide this time myself...Put that battery in back in 2004!

 

[The Beast]

farm and fleet eh ?
where's there one out here ?

there is one ine Oswego border of aurora off rte34 which is ogden and rte30.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

I believe that is montgomery right there

 

[CrunkMaro]

i think i have a battery? i'll see if i can find it and charge it up...see how it holds.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i remember passing it when going to my brothers house( oswego )

wouldnt woodstock be closer than sycamore ?

with 30* temps i'm in no hurry to buy a battery...........it will just sit there

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

http://www.farmandfleet.com/product...tomotive/batteries/auto_commercial_farm/auto/

Has a 3 year free replacement and then it's prorated for another 4. The comprobable one from autozone is $90

The 2 year free replacement is $63 on sale. The AZ one is $80.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Where you live Gav?

 

[DarkShadow]

*another shameless plug*

With our TCG discount you guys can get Diehard batteries pretty cheap.

Here's a link to our pricing for you guys.

http://jchiano.home.comcast.net/~jchiano/NorthDealerBatteryPricing.pdf

And you guys can get this at ANY Sears Auto Center location, just mention you have a Commercial Account under The Chicago Garage.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

*another shameless plug*

With our TCG discount you guys can get Diehard batteries pretty cheap.

Here's a link to our pricing for you guys.

http://jchiano.home.comcast.net/~jchiano/NorthDealerBatteryPricing.pdf

And you guys can get this at ANY Sears Auto Center location, just mention you have a Commercial Account under The Chicago Garage.

i thought the discount was for your store only....or maybe that was the actual mechanical work.....

thanks for the spreadsheet....i may just head over to sears today or tomorrow....what happens if they have problems pulling it up ?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

67.50 for a group 75 diehard gold.

not too shabby !

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Those are killer deals! I'd go that route

 

[DarkShadow]

i thought the discount was for your store only....or maybe that was the actual mechanical work.....

thanks for the spreadsheet....i may just head over to sears today or tomorrow....what happens if they have problems pulling it up ?

The mechanical work is the iffy part of the discount at other stores, Carryout batteries are no big deal, so you can go to any Sears Auto Center and they can take care of that for ya.