<VV> Early Model Battery

[bowtieguy at cox.net]

Ray,

I am sorry to hear of your experiences. My battery was fine from Walmart. Interstate is another 51R source to consider. It replaced one from Batteries Plus that did not last. The internet makes it easy to shop and Consumer Reports gives guidelines for car batteries, but not this size. Delco still makes a 53 and Napa can get it for you. 

Bob Vukas (bowtieguy at cox.net).
---- Ray Davis <scout1977 at hotmail.com> wrote: 
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> I would stick with COSTCO!  I have used the 51R from Walmart.  They do not last past the two year warranty.  I just tried to take one back for replacement this AM!  They would not take it back because they said this one was a replacement from a past purchase.  That being the case, I have had two to fail within their two year life expectancy.  I usually have a battery tender on them which may or may not be the problem.  I have older batteries that still have the juice to start a Corvair.  I have also had a COSTCO failure on a V8 Scout.  However, it sat outside for a couple of winters and at times the plow would drag it down.  No more Walmart batteries for me.  I think the ones at COSTCO are less expensive.  You do have to take the core to the tire shop for the refund.  No hassle.
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> Ray Davis
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> > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:04:51 -0400
> > From: bowtieguy at cox.net
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> > Subject: <VV> Early Model Battery
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> > Walmart has 51R too. 
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> > Bob Vukas
> > bowtieguy at cox.net
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