"y_p_w" <y_p_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Steve wrote:
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>> I love Interstate. Pricey, but lasts longer than the 40$ specials
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> Interstate is just one marketer of Johnson Controls batteries. Of
> course not all JCI batteries are exactly the same, but all are
> generally quite good. I don't see Interstate listed, but perhaps
> Interstate asked them to not list them.
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> <http://www.autobatteries.com/brands/index.asp>
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> The advantage of Interstate is that they go to their dealers and
> pull/replace batteries that have been sitting too long. I believe
> they recharge them and put them back for sale.
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> Learn how to read the date code and try to get one that hasn't been
> sitting around too long without a charge. I believe the Honda OEM
> batteries in the US are made by JCI. I saw one at my local recycling
> center.

The batteries in my 2000 Accord and 2005 Pilot were both from Delco.