It's a sad day...

notjustair · Jan 2, 2015

I have to stop off at Interstate for a new battery for the chore pickup. They don't make them like they used to - this one has only been in there since 2002. I guess the old 1980 Chevy with a 350 is pretty easy on them.

DeltaRed · Jan 2, 2015

Yep,pretty pathetic.... My brother in law recently replaced a 6v battery that had been in a Farmall 300. That one 'only' lasted 13 years. LOL The 'bad' part.... The tractor sat for over 6-8 months every year during the coldest part of the year at below zero at COLD Gunnison Co.No 'tender' was ever used

Motorcraftman · Jan 2, 2015

I Gotcha on that LOL.. I got a Pickup that has an Interstate battery in it since 2000 Seriously! They're about the best battery around I think.. Larry

DeltaRed · Jan 2, 2015

I am pretty sure the 300 battery was a NAPA

gab · Jan 2, 2015

Haven't noticed in awhile but I used to have the kitchen tv on before going to work, weather always said the coldest and warmest places in the country, Gunnison was mentioned a lot.

cole in mo. · Jan 2, 2015

The delco that came in my new 2001 dodge lasted till 2012, put a carquest brand in it, just have to see.

dr sportster · Jan 2, 2015

I noticed at an oil change place the whole large pile of batteries was almost all dead Interstate batteries. I have good luck from Delco batteries.I don't buy any battery with a white casing.

brian(MN) · Jan 2, 2015

Avoid interstate batterys that are made in Mexico, they have changed manufacturers recently. Local COOP is having problems with them and are now selling another make. I can't think of the name now, American made anyway.

notjustair · Jan 2, 2015

Interstate was closed. I had to go with a battery from Orscheln. I bought an 84 month battery – the truck will probably not last as long as the new battery. Rest will eventually take over even the thick metal from 1980.

David from Kansas · Jan 2, 2015

Had good luck with them until lately. Last one went out at about 13 months. Interstate gave me a whopping $13.xx credit on a new battery. The one that went bad was a 72 mo battery, the new one was a 60 mo battery. Never again.

Dave H (MI) · Jan 2, 2015

What model Chevy? I have a 1976 C20. I love that thing! Pulls like a tractor!

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