Interstate Battery equivalent - NF

[John Bacon]

Is there a site or chart where I find equavalent batteries?

 

Mr. Lube recommended an Interstate MT-75 battery for my truck. I figure that I can purchase and install a battery for a lot less than they are charging.

 

Is there a way to determine which EnerStart of other brand battery that would match the Interstate MT-75 battery?

[irishfield]

It's just a 650 CCA battery with side terminals. (looking at it... + on the left... - on the right)

 

I like interstates myself, and wish we hadn't lost our local dealer.

Part Source has a good selection of on the shelf ready to go batteries, in various + / - terminal postions etc.

 

The hard part is finding batteries these days that will use the GMC and such hold down clamps.

 

Suggested retail on the MT-95 is $160.95 ! (list 180.95)

Edited November 24, 2014 by irishfield

[misfish]

 

 

The hard part is finding batteries these days that will use the GMC and such hold down clamps.

 

What do you mean Wayne?

 

I know one place that sells adapters.

 

Got a picture of what your talking about?

[irishfield]

Most of the GM battery trays have a built in lock plate / tab and a bolt down lock plate. I find that most of the "jobber" batteries don't come the right width to use them anymore and you end up playing Mickey Mouse!

[irishfield]

Make, year and model of truck and we can probably get further John! Suspect a GMC with the -75

Edited November 24, 2014 by irishfield

[misfish]

Awe that part. Sorry,thought you meant terminal connector.

 

Yes I hear you on that. Not just GMC but the wifes Focus was the same. New battery was smaller, but I maquivered it. It,s a f us any ways, as you say.LOL

[John Bacon]

Make, year and model of truck and we can probably get further John! Suspect a GMC with the -75

 

Yes, a 2005 GMC Jimmy. They actually had to enter my vehical as a Chevy Blazer because the Jimmy was not on their computer. I assume it would be the same battery.

 

Thanks for the tip about PartSource. There is one close to me.

Edited November 24, 2014 by JohnBacon

[irishfield]

Roy's got a battery for it!!! LOL

 

Everstart in stock at most Walmarts.. for $99.97

 

 

 

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/10816457-everstart-battery-maxx-75n/6000028259667

Edited November 25, 2014 by irishfield

[irishfield]

Cedarbrae Plaza store shows in stock... at Lawrence / Markham

[John Bacon]

Thanks for the tips. The local Walmart didn't the correct battery in stock. I picked up a battery from PartSource.

 

It seems to be fine. I don't have to reset the clock everytime I start the truck now.

[BillM]

Most of the GM battery trays have a built in lock plate / tab and a bolt down lock plate. I find that most of the "jobber" batteries don't come the right width to use them anymore and you end up playing Mickey Mouse!

 

Eliminators have the little tab at the bottom of battery, works great in my S10.

[irishfield]

Glad to help John!

[Raf]

Interstate are made by Johnson Controls who also make Die Hard, Duralast, Kirkland (Costco), Everstart (Walmart), and Prostart

 

chances are, you get the same battery with a different sticker (and price).

[irishfield]

Indeed Raf... but they do build to a $ spec for each of those outfits, so I wouldn't be so sure. We actually have a... musky fishin... Johnson Control employee here.. but I doubt he'll chime in and I don't blame him !