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From: PauL on 24 Jul 2007 12:05 me(a)privacy.net wrote: > > My battery in my Mazda died the other day. > > Strange, I've never had a car battery die in the > summer. Its always been the winter when low temps and > load is present. > > Anyway..... I bought a replacement battery from > Walmart cause it was an emergency (no time to shop > around). > > Are their batteries any good? > > What brand/model car battery IS good? I've never had a battery die in the winter. They have always failed in mid summer.
From: "cnewton--removethis on 24 Jul 2007 12:04 From October 2006 Consumer Reports testing .... All of these batteries will start and run the vehicles they fit. Our Ratings emphasize life-test results over reserve capacity and cold-cranking performance; you�re likely to find the trade-off worth it. Some battery compromises are a function of design. For example, specialized North and South batteries emphasize cold starts or heat resistance and are sold only in those regions. While several regional batteries did well, so did many nationwide models. CR rates auto batteries by overall performance within group sizes and footnotes models that are sealed and maintenance-free, a plus if your vehicle�s battery is hard to reach. See Select the right size battery for your car to choose the right group size for your vehicle. Then see Quick Picks (below) which focuses on specific needs and value. Group size is indicated in parentheses. Quick Picks Best for cold climates: EverStart $60 (65) AC Delco $90 (65) NAPA $70 (65) AC Delco $90 (75) EverStart $60 (75), CR Best Buy Interstate $90 (24/24F) EverStart $45 (24/24F), CR Best Buy EverStart $60 (34/78), CR Best Buy Nascar $100 (34/78) NAPA $60 (35) Batteries from EverStart, Kirkland, and NAPA are good values. If you live in a warmer climate: NAPA $80 (65) Duralast $60 (65), CR Best Buy AC Delco $90 (65) NAPA $70 (75) Nascar $40 (75), CR Best Buy AC Delco $90 (34/78) Duralast $60 (35), CR Best Buy All of these scored relatively well in life and reserve capacity and are either national or Southern regional batteries.
From: J J on 24 Jul 2007 13:59 Over the years I have hadtwo of Wal Marts best batteries. Had no problems with either. Only reason I bought a second one is that i traded the first car. They have 3yr 100% warrany. Since most WalMarts are open 24 hours a day, you can get a replacement anytime, anyday. Thats a big plus since batteries seem to go out in the middle of the night or Sundays etc.
From: Proctologically Violated�� on 24 Jul 2007 14:34 Notable who is absent from either list: Diehard. Figgers. -- ------ Mr. P.V.'d (formerly Droll Troll), Yonkers, NY Stop Corruption in Congress & Send the Ultimate Message: Absolutely Vote, but NOT for a Democrat or a Republican. Ending Corruption in Congress is the *Single Best Way* to Materially Improve Your Family's Life. The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive! entropic3.14decay at optonline2.718 dot net; remove pi and e to reply--ie, all d'numbuhs "cnewton--removethis(a)akamail.net" <Curtis Newton> wrote in message news:um8ca3lghd325enngg06kg3imte191tef0(a)4ax.com... > > From October 2006 Consumer Reports testing .... > > All of these batteries will start and run the vehicles they fit. Our > Ratings emphasize life-test results over reserve capacity and > cold-cranking performance; you're likely to find the trade-off worth > it. > > Some battery compromises are a function of design. For example, > specialized North and South batteries emphasize cold starts or heat > resistance and are sold only in those regions. While several regional > batteries did well, so did many nationwide models. > > CR rates auto batteries by overall performance within group sizes and > footnotes models that are sealed and maintenance-free, a plus if your > vehicle's battery is hard to reach. See Select the right size battery > for your car to choose the right group size for your vehicle. Then see > Quick Picks (below) which focuses on specific needs and value. Group > size is indicated in parentheses. > > Quick Picks > Best for cold climates: > EverStart $60 (65) > AC Delco $90 (65) > NAPA $70 (65) > AC Delco $90 (75) > EverStart $60 (75), CR Best Buy > Interstate $90 (24/24F) > EverStart $45 (24/24F), CR Best Buy > EverStart $60 (34/78), CR Best Buy > Nascar $100 (34/78) > NAPA $60 (35) > > Batteries from EverStart, Kirkland, and NAPA are good values. If you > live in a warmer climate: > NAPA $80 (65) > Duralast $60 (65), CR Best Buy > AC Delco $90 (65) > NAPA $70 (75) > Nascar $40 (75), CR Best Buy > AC Delco $90 (34/78) > Duralast $60 (35), CR Best Buy > > All of these scored relatively well in life and reserve capacity and > are either national or Southern regional batteries.
From: Proctologically Violated�� on 24 Jul 2007 14:36
Actually, historically, according CR, the CV is one of the better Merkin cars. And what would a crappy car have to do with a discharging battery, anyway? -- ------ Mr. P.V.'d (formerly Droll Troll), Yonkers, NY Stop Corruption in Congress & Send the Ultimate Message: Absolutely Vote, but NOT for a Democrat or a Republican. Ending Corruption in Congress is the *Single Best Way* to Materially Improve Your Family's Life. The Solution is so simple--and inexpensive! entropic3.14decay at optonline2.718 dot net; remove pi and e to reply--ie, all d'numbuhs "Noozer" <dont.spam(a)me.here> wrote in message news:tdipi.1874$rX4.29(a)pd7urf2no... >> My Crown Vic at work came with an Optima. Seems like a piece of junk. >> If I don't drive the car for a week I risk having a dead battery. > > It's not your battery, it's your car that's a piece of junk. > > |