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Old 04-27-2010, 04:46 PM   #1
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My batteries died this past week and I'm looking for replacements. Anyone know of the best place to buy?

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Old 04-27-2010, 11:52 PM   #2
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My batteries died this past week and I'm looking for replacements. Anyone know of the best place to buy?
i got my 12v agm platinum starting battery from sears.
i got my 6v lifeline agm house batteries online from bd batteries.

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Interstate batteries makes the 31-MHD, which has some good specs. Check out an Interstate dealer in the area. The 31-MHD is a 950 CCA battery in their heavy duty section so it won't be something normally stocked at most automotive supply houses although most of them can get them delivered from a warehouse within the week.
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Interstate batteries makes the 31-MHD, which has some good specs. Check out an Interstate dealer in the area. The 31-MHD is a 950 CCA battery in their heavy duty section so it won't be something normally stocked at most automotive supply houses although most of them can get them delivered from a warehouse within the week.
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These guys make a 1090 CCA Group 31 AGM 12V Battery FYI...
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Freightliner has a private label brand that several have reported is priced very attractively for the typical diesel start battery sizes. Check with a FL dealer or call FL parts.

I have a pair of Harris 31's at about $100 apiece. Riley Auto Parts has a similar battery for $99 last i checked. Just check your CCA rating and check around for prices. You don't need an AGM for a starting battery -a waste of money in my opinion. Flooded cell lead-acid performs very well in the starting application and water loss is rarely a concern there.
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I have used Sam's Club for my starting batteries and they have had similar or exact replacements.

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