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PSU
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3/05/2002
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Have had my 5.2L 4x4 for 36k, its tends to sit in the parking lot a lot when I'm at college and the battery doesn't want to hold charge for very long anymore. Anybody recommend a specific battery or are they all pretty much the same. I'm guessing it should have about min cold cranking of about 600 Amps.
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
14:32:54
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Go get Napa's top model battery for your truck. Not the gel-based unless you have the extra money. They are a very good price for the extra cold-cranking amps you'll get.
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JimB
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3/05/2002
14:53:33
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Still have the orig. one in the Dakota. In the 5.9 however, I replaced the orig. with a Die Hard Gold from NTB. Excellent battery, pretty good price. - Jim
99 SY 3.9 Dakota Sport
99 PB 5.9 Durango SLT
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YJ
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
14:59:43
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Die Hards are great batteries but a little less cold-cranking amps than napa's and at a few more bucks.
Just an FYI...
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PSU
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
15:44:37
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I took a ride down to the local Wal-Mart and saw the EverStart Battery, i think its called the MAXX or something like that (yellow) with top and side posts. It was rated at 900 cold cranking Amps with a 120 min reserve. It was only $60 and came with 3 year replacement warranty...sounds pretty good to me, but what do i know...what do u think???
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scat pack
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3/05/2002
15:59:56
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Always seen great longevity with Diehards.
2K RC 4.7 4x4
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5.2L
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
16:39:32
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Anyone know of a good battery that'll hold up with power pulleys?
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Sparky
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
17:52:09
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Optima red top
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sandman
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
20:23:07
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I would not worry about cold cranking amp's too much. Once the battery industry figured out that people started buying based on CA's and CCA's they started stuffing more thin plates into each cell to get Amp rateing up. This realy shortens the life of the battery. The two best brands are AC/Delco and the second best is Champion. If you want a gel cell then get an Optima! Stay away from Excide battery's.
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Energy
Dodge Dakota
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3/05/2002
21:42:47
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Second sandmans warning about EXIDE.
BAck in my college days, I stumped for the Big Red K doing blue lights and other stuff. Marked time in the automotive department where yes, we sold DELCO and EXIDE batteries.
Exides had a comeback rate over DELCO about 7 to 1. Most of the time it was due to a dead cell.
THis comeback covers their cheapo stuff all the way to the most expensive.
We hardly ever sold their Marine batts because after two or three deep discharges, they were shot. The DELCO never came back to us!!!!
Johnson COntrols is now back making Diehard BAtts for Sears after a four year run with EXIDE. FYI
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Dakker
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3/05/2002
22:12:55
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I've always had GREAT luck with Die Hard Batteries. It is all i use now. Cheaper isn't always better...
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NRG
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3/05/2002
23:45:34
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Definitely the Optima gel cel red top!
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dubblbubbl
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3/07/2002
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How about Interstate? I've always heard they were one of the best. I've had to replace the stock batts in my wife's old car and my old truck, both times I went with Interstate. Partly because they were the only ones sold by my local service station, but partly because of their rep.
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Rascal
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3/07/2002
16:12:59
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Optima Red Top!
Die Hards are fine, made by Willard Battery for many years..
Rascal
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drtswinger
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3/07/2002
23:48:58
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I have the everstart yellow in my yellow r/t. wallymart special... good warranty, good amps, looks cool to. never had a problem so far.
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baton18s
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3/08/2002
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diehards were made by Johnson Controls for many years
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durango crap
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8/26/2002
17:25:57
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I will never buy a durango again, infact i will never buy a dodge in any size shape or form. This SUV has to be one of the worst cars I have ever owned, not to mention the dealership that continues to bleed me for every penny I have. I have a 1999 durango that is now going to be on battery number three. The sad thing is that the dealer seems to think that because I am female I am stupid enough to think that the battery needs to be replaced every 12 months. I had a Ford and a Mercedes for 4 years each and never once replaced the battery. Toyota here I come!!
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Nitro Junkie
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8/26/2002
17:47:37
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optima red top !!!
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durtydog
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8/26/2002
18:00:10
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durango woman bring your truck somewhere else to be checked for charging and to see if there is a draw while the truck is not running!
other than that can you honestly say the durango is the worst car you have ever owned?
i also have a 99 durango slt plus and it is great!
on the battery topic i say interstate ive had 3 of them in my years of owning various cars and trucks with no problems!
also im a big bobby labonte fan so i support
interstate!
GO JOE GIBBS RACING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4 durtydog is done dirt cheap
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durtydog
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8/26/2002
18:02:03
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you can also get the optima battery thru your interstate dealer!
98 club cab sport 5.2 4x4 durtydog is done dirt cheap
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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8/26/2002
20:11:24
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I love the OPTIMA and the AC DELCO because of the fact that they DO NOT make a mess under the hood like other batteries.
Always remember that you can always go above the recommended CCA's but never go below.
Dr. D
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you can mount the OPTIMA behind the seat, in your toolbox or in the back of the bed due to the fact that it does not need venting (nice feature).
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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8/27/2002
02:51:24
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I too leave the vehicle for weeks at a time. Although I haven't had any problems yet with the battery, I decided to do a little bit of preventative maintenence: Went down to our local gadget store (Canadian Tire) and picked up a solar panel (12x6in) that plugs into the 12v spare cig lighter plug(12v constant). I just leave it on the dash when I leave and it maintains the battery. Did this for 10yrs in my Toy p/u - never had to replace a battery!
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mdbohica
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8/27/2002
09:42:47
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Two Words.
INTERSTATE BATTERY
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Scott
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8/27/2002
21:12:11
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I have to agree on the recommendation of an Optima red top.I had a crappy K-mart Penske battery and it made a hell of a mess under the hood.The Optima is very clean and its encapsulated electrolyte makes it very safe too!
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Halo3
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8/28/2002
10:01:13
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While the Red Top is pretty new to my Dak, I can attest to my luck with Die Hard batteries. I've ran several of them in my previous vehicles throughout the years, and not a single one of them has left me dead in the water.
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
Halo3's Dak
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Knobbyman
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8/28/2002
10:37:18
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Basically
Die Hard - Good
Optima - Good
Interstate - Good
Optima & Interstate are gel cells I think which makes them safer so if you can afford the extra case I'd go with one of those two. My next will be a Optima when I upgrade.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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----Speed only breaks it faster----
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dak owner
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
09:56:21
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How do you test for a battery drain? I have an 89 Dakota with 145,000 miles, V6 3.9. I have a new batttery and rebuilt alternator. When I go to start it in the morning the starter turns over slowly. The starter was replaced about 1 1/2 years ago. This slow/ no cranking problem started suddenly five days ago. I suspect that there is a drain on the battery. How do I test for this. I have multimeter, that's about it for test equipment.
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