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Yes thats normal for here in phoenix area 2 maybe 3 years if your lucky lol. Been here for 20 years and on average batteries last 2 years. I will check out the weight. The specs look the same. Yes there is a interstate store nearby. I remember those days when batteries lasted 19 or more years that back in western n.y. where I grew up. The price difference is nothing interstate is $30 more which is not a big deal. I know they are not made like they use to.Wow, that's not a very long life. Have you had a battery load test done on it? Make sure the terminals are good and clean. But then, I guess you're in the heat where batteries struggle and it's been real hot this summer there. What's the price difference?
The lead acid Interstate battery which I took out of my skid steer last July was 14 years old almost to the day when it up and died. Now, we're in a very optimal battery life climate too. Interstate doesn't *make* their batteries, but they are mfg'd to their specs which include new materials. I bought another one. For all we know, the duralast could be the same or very similar battery produced by the same company (Clarios??).
Check the weights of each battery per their specs and buy the heavier one ...if you're going for longevity. If they're produced by the same company and weigh the same then it's probably a toss-up. Is there an Interstate battery store near you?
I was thinking the same thing but a coworker says he has gotten 4 years from some top tier batteries he likes duralast but other coworkers say interstate lol. Thats why I figured I would see what people here think
Up here, Costco has by far the best battery warranty. We don't have the heat issues you do and I typically get more than 8 years out of their batteries, which are also a lot less money than the other options. The more expensive ones seem to last about 9 years, so the extra up front cost doesn't really payoff and at 8 years I still get a 25% credit against the replacement battery.
Are those pro rated warrenty?
Here I can go to the interstate store they say there warrenty is no pro rated and its 36 month. The duralast is the same just at autozone instead of a speciality store. All the batteries I have seen out here are basically $250
In the interest of saving your money check out Walmart. I know it’s Wally World but their EverStart batteries are made by Johnson Controls, same company that makes Interstate. An Interstate and an EverStart look identical and weigh about the same. They carry both H7 and H8 AGM batteries with a 4 year warranty. That’s a better warranty than Interstate for way less. We all know Walmart takes anything back with returns so no hoops to jump through with overnight load tests like the car parts chains put you through. I just replaced my H7 stock battery in the spring with a EverStart AGM for $180.
No it’s not pro rated. Four year direct replacement. Walmart takes anything back and they typically ask for the original purchase receipt, look at the date and give you a replacement.
| Item Number | 1624800 |
|---|---|
| Group Size | H7 (94R) AGM |
| CCA | 850 |
| CA | 1000 |
| Voltage | 12 |
| RC | 140 |
| Ah | 80 |
| Length | 12 7/16 |
| Width | 6 15/16 |
| Height | 7 1/2 |
| Weight | 52 |
| Termination Code | TOP |
| Wet/Dry | D |
| Item Number | 1624794 |
|---|---|
| Group Size | H7 (94R) |
| Voltage | 12 |
| RC | 140 |
| Ah | 80 |
| Length | 12 3/8 |
| Width | 6 7/8 |
| Height | 8 3/4 |
| Weight | 46.7 |
| Termination Code | TOP |
| Wet/Dry | W |
I will definitely look into this since they are made by the same company. I was not aware of this I have seen them at Walmart just figured it was some no name cheap battery. My fear is that the cheap battery may only last 1 year instead of 2 or maybe 3.
You do not install your own battery?
Here shows to the why, battery life versus temp charted out. Personally I like interstate for no particular reason then it's all I buy and they last and last, well here in mild ca maybe anything would.
I have been leaning more towards interstate. I looked at the Walmart brand they do not sell the agm h8 anywhere nearme. Looks like it could have been a good choice since both are made by same company. My battery after 24 hours is at 12.5 so I know its on its last leg . Maybe will last unitl end of the year if im lucky
I know for some odd reason costco sells h8 interstate for cheaper then h7 interstate, despite the h8 having more capacity and cca. I'm not sure dealing with what you are dealing with h8 will last longer, but it might last a little longer, for people in cold places h8 for sure is the way to go, and in hot places no downside if you can get it to fit in the tray. Curious how long you'll get. My soft oem brand got 7 years, now my replacement interstate is somewhere around the 6th year and no signs of slowing.
