Battery ?
 

Any significant differences between the Everstart Maxx from Wal-Mart and the Energizer from Sam's Club? Both are priced at $75 dollars and have a 3 year full replacement warranty. The Everstart has a 9 year prorated warranty while the Energizer is 7 year. This is a 65 series size battery. I think the Energizer is made by Johnson Controls, not sure about the Everstart.
Thanks, John

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Both are made by Johnson Controls!!!!--Check out Coatco Kirkland batteries --No PRO Rate when it comes to warranty---What you paid is what you get credited if the battery goes bad--Comp 387

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Costco-- sorry for the mispelling--comp387

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From what I know, they are BOTH made at the SAME factory! There are three factories that make these batteries in the U.S. The reason I know this is a friend of mine has part of the trucking contract to move them. He has 18 trucks that all they do is move new batteries from the three plants. They move thousands of them and the people at the factory make 4 different styles and they just tag them with whoever they need. It is the same exact battery with a different label on it.

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as a matter of fact "I believe" but I am not sure that Johnson controls makes Sears--Interstate Battery-Walmart-Kmart and a few others--- as was just said they just put a label on it for whoever is marketing them----Many different "brands" all on the same truck being delivered by Johnson Controls ----

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Costco is not an option as the nearest one is over 100 miles away.
John

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interstate or nuthin' for me...
i've pulled out a LOT of neverstarts....

you guys want a tip?
if the battery comes with a handle, you'll need it.

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Too bad 'nuthin' isn't a choice.

I bought an Interstate farm battery with a 30 mo warranty. Dead cell at 22 mos. Went back and first they told it was nothing wrong with it. I beg to differ. Finally they put it on a 'low charge' test and it failed-dead cell. With the 'pro-rated' warranty, the difference was $105. I said "I didnt pay that much when I bought those batterys'. She said Interstate takes the MSRP and deducts the warrant. She said '....you can buy the battery straight out for $95.....'

I'll pick something else.


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Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C

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Really its much cheaper and less aggravating to just replace the battery everyyear with a NEW one-----just consider it part of the cost of racing ---its like buying new slicks/oil plugs etc. ---things do wear out---so its a $100, you probably spend that much in time and gas running back and forth trying to talk some clerk into giving you one for free or at a deep discount---F--- it just buy the damn thing and throw it in the trailer as a spare---Comp387

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My original ? was about Energizer from Sam's Club or Everstart Maxx fro Wal-Mart, this is not for my racecar & those are the only two I'm interested in. I also had an Interstate in my tractor which lasted about a year or so, replaced it with a cheap one from Wal-Mart which is still going strong after 5 years.
thanks,
John

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John, I think you just answered your own original question....you've had good luck
with the Wal-Mart battery, just go get one from Wal-Mart.

I've had good luck with batteries from Costco, but I would be willing to bet that the
Wal-Mart battery would be a good choice too.

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I have an Optima red top now for 4 years,no problems.BUT during the off season I use a
Battery Tender on it and the marine battery I use in the trailer.The marine battery is now 6 years old and still fine.The fluid level does need to be kept after though.I also have a BT
on my Dakota,which gets very little use in the off season.They cost about $50 on ebay,
well worth the cost.

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John,

I know there are more Walmart's around the USA than Costco's ... I have use Walmart for almost 12 years and never had any troubles returning anything .... Yes, they are located all over the USA, Costco is a good company, but I have to travel 100 miles to the next closet one in my area... There are three Walmart's with in 25 miles... Good Luck, think ahead , so when you maybe traveling.............

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If I remember right Johnson controls also make's the OEM batteries for Toyota's.......... they were branded DELPHI but in small print they say johnson controls

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Not exactly what you are asking but here is my 2 cents. ;)

Hands down, Deka Imtimidator.
The one in my wagon served 5 years in a 454 dually before going into the wagon 3+? years ago.
Alot of "battery issues" have nothing to do with the battery.
The Deka is daul terminal. I make my own heavy gauge wire from the alt and go direct to the top post.
Proper sized cables go a long way, most people neglect the nega/ground side, it is more important then the postive side.
Do it once, right.
All connections get Noalox on the inside/connection surfaces. After all connection are set they are coated with dielectric grease on the outside.
In the imortal words of Ron Popiel, "set it and forget it". :mrgreen: