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 Check
your vehicle manual to learn original equipment
manufacturer recommendations for the battery's Group
Size, Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Reserve Capacity
requirements for your car or truck.
CCA is critical for good cranking ability while Reserve
Capacity is important because it helps to power the
vehicle's electrical system in the event of alternator
failure. CCA is the rating that shows the battery's
ability to deliver its rated amps for 30 seconds at 0
degrees F while maintaining an operating level of at
least 7.2 volts (1.2 volts per cell). CCA shows the
battery's ability to deliver its rated amps for 30
seconds at 0 degrees F or -18 degrees C.
Reserve Capacity (RC) - RC tells you how many minutes
the battery can supply 25 amps of power at 80 degrees F
or 27 degrees C without falling below 10.5 volts. In
other words, it's battery "staying power." |
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Beware
of products that display only ratings like Hot Cranking
Amps (HCA) or Cranking Amps (CA).
These products are tested at higher temperatures so the
resulting numbers seem higher. Today's automotive
industry's starting requirements are based on a CCA
rating. |
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Check
for freshness.
Learn to read
the battery date codes or ask the retailer to check
them for you to purchase the freshest battery available.
Batteries that sit on the shelf too long without
recharge may not provide the performance you'll need.
Freshness - You don't want to buy an old battery because
it may not deliver the power or life its label promises.
With Interstate Batteries, we check the batteries on a
regular basis so that you'll always get POWER
FAST...BUILT TO LAST! |
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Check
out the battery warranty.
•Do you have to
bring it back to the same facility where you purchased
the battery?
•How long is the
free replacement period?
•After that
period, does the warranty work on a straight proration
structure?
•Is the warranty
nationwide so that you can get service no matter where
you're driving? |
Interstate Batteries has an
impressive warranty to back its superior products. We
offer an 18-month free replacement warranty on all
automotive and the most popular commercial batteries we
sell.
NOTE: A receipt may be required to replace the
battery under warranty. |
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Consider
value, not just price.
The old adage "You get what you pay for" can
be very true for batteries. Before you buy, ask a
professional's advice: perhaps your mechanic or
counterman at your local parts store. |
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If
your battery tests weak, buy a new battery before your
old one fails.
You could easily save yourself an expensive tow bill or
repair. Have your battery tested before you leave on
vacation and at periodic intervals like oil changes and
tune ups. It's one of the best ways to "start"
each morning. |
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