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DieHard, Interstate or Optima?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vin510, Oct 10, 2019.

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  1. Oct 16, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    vettehigh

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  2. Oct 16, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    North Star for the win:

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    Ritchie, Oct 16, 2019
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  3. Oct 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    Thank you all! When i bought my taco it had the wrong size pos battery looking for a solid replacement. Might end up going with interstate from costco or sears diehard.
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    went with north Star too!!! Hope it was a good choice.

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    Hiloboy96720, Oct 21, 2019
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  5. Oct 21, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    It's as much about where you buy as what you buy. If you ordered online then you're going to find cashing in on the warranty is not worth it.
     
    Kiloyard, Oct 21, 2019
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  6. Oct 21, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    True story.....
     
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  7. Oct 21, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    I bought two of them in the same size. Starting their 4th season in a dual battery configuration. Still going strong.

    I didn't buy a Northstar thinking I would have to cash in on the warranty. I am expecting to have use of these things way beyond their 4 year warranty period.
     
    Digiratus, Oct 21, 2019
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  8. Oct 22, 2019 at 8:59 AM
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    Last Friday I thought I was going to have to come in here and confess that my 9 year old Toyota True Start battery took a shit on me because the trickle charger was indicating a no-charge. Nope. The charger itself, a Battery Tender I bought from Costco last year, was what took a shit! Battery is still 100%. Charger's going back and I luckily have an older Battery Tender doing the job in the interim.
     
    Ridgerunner, Oct 22, 2019
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  9. Oct 28, 2019 at 9:19 PM
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    batteries last a long ass time if you keep the topped up with a trickle charger. ive been half tempted to hardwire a solar one in that i can just plug in and sit on the dash when its parked for a while
     
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  10. Oct 31, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    I've seen a couple of those solar setups around here-not a bad idea for someone who doesn't have access to house current.
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    I had an interstate battery in mine for 12 years. According to the date it was anyway. Replaced with another for $150. Cranks over every time in the coldest of weather. 5 year warranty as well.
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    According to what I've read that's pretty amazing, I thought my 9 year old battery was. Did the OP ever post what he wound up getting here? Too lazy to look:anonymous:
     
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  13. Nov 1, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    I was skeptical. But - the guys at interstate battery when replacing me told me that. It did though - just all of a sudden go flat. Wouldn't even turn over. Kind of amazing in itself. Needless to say - it sold me on another one.
     
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  14. Dec 24, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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    Going to get this for my first gen on Tuesday.

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    98_3RZ_NIC, Dec 24, 2023
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  15. Dec 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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    Same one I bought back in Feb. 2023. It was $10 cheaper then. Go figure. Inflation.

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  16. Dec 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    yep. How do you like it so far?
     
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  17. Dec 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM
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  18. Dec 25, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    You cant go wrong with Everstart/Walmart battery. 1/3 less than most and made by Johnson Controls,. I bet Walmart told them they better be good because we dont have the resources to replace these things all the time. I have two and am going for another soon. I just took a Diehard out of my Jeep that went six years
     
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  19. Dec 25, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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    There are only about 3-4 battery manufactures in the entire country, who ever sells them uses their own brand name. I have a NAPA branded one in my 2011 it's 10 years old.
     
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  20. Dec 25, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    Not in Tucson they don't. Heat kills them, we are lucky to get three or four years here.
     
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