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Old 12-11-2008, 04:07 PM
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Default Interstate or Autocraft Battery?
For my A6, 2.8q, 2001. Still OEM battery in it, down to 440 CCA. Starting to 'hesitate' on very cold days.
They are both 700 CCA. Interstate sold by dealer for $108, 85 months prorated warranty. Autocraft sold by Advance auto parts for $87.19, titanium level (their highest) battery, 36 months free replacement and 84 months prorated.
It is obvious who is better choice money and warranty wise but which is better battery.
Or is there something else?
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Group 49 will fit like a glove around 65$ after u bring the old one back.
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second...Group 49 (international) battery, with the vent hose.
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For years I've gone with Interstate...never an issue. Just put one in the A6 myself.
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Default Re: Interstate or Autocraft Battery?
If you want to spend more, look into a Deka 9AGM49. It really is an exact fit, including the vent.
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Default Autozone Duralast 48-DL.
Good reviews over on the B6 side. Lighter than OE battery. 700 CCA.
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Have you consider Optima, Some times get on sale
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went to their official site. seems like they don't have group48 batteries
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