Duracell or Super Start Batteries, which do you prefer?

Duracell currently simply because they’re East Penn. Got them at The Batteries plus.

 

. Available in store off the shelf

 

Best prices are usually Alliance at Freightliner or TP? at Peterbilt. Even NAPA sometimes. They all seem the same. East Penn though have always supposed to be the best. Thicker plates supposedly. The plant in PA is State of Art. Hauling lead, and recycled aluminum into a few different plants over the years. East Penn seems much better.

 

I always had good luck with alliance at freightliner. Last time I bought batteries they were 90 dollars + core charge ... although I had an apu on my truck as well so I'm not sure what their longevity is without a apu

 

No, there’s basically 2 manufacturers from what I gather. Interstate (now own Crown). They’re reknowned as excellent. Available now at Carquest. I have a Commercial Interstate office near me. Old friend worked for them almost 40 yrs. Now a sale rep. Tried to get a deal. Must go through a dealer. Besides the point, but Carquest has a bunch of Truck parts. Available same or next day at warehouse or Store. Got my steering box from them. Great price. Warehouse near Shelby Twp. Mi. has lots of Truck parts. From what I was told, only the TRP batteries at Paccar are different, made in China. Don’t know if that’s true. They served me well. Only bought the Duracells because they were readily available. Normally I’d get a set from whatever Dealership had a good price. Usually always on sale. Sometimes $99

 

Reminds me, I need to put a charge on the 3 new Duracell’s sitting in my garage. Hopefully they’ll still be good in spring. Been sitting for a year already.

 

Volvo or freightliner dealer, they about $80 each and will last you for 2 years at least.

 

TRP batteries are junk. They last maybe a year if you’re lucky. I get Alliance batteries at Freightliner now. Just under $500 for 4 of them a couple weeks ago.