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The OEM battery in my truck is a 94-RPG and is dying. It is well know the the R is for reverse posts in the 94 group size. But what about the PG part? Took a while but I figured it out. The PG is Professional Gold, a GM trademark. All you need to know when replacing the battery is 94R and the required minimum CCA. No one else makes a RPG batter except AC Delco. That is all.

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1 hour ago, Darksky said:

From everything I’ve seen lately, if you’ve got the dollars, this is your best choice. 

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Bosch Platinum (often found at PepBoys online for a discount for local pick up) is rated the same as the North Star for AGM batteries. Can be had for under $150. 

 

Bosch Platinum Series AGM Battery

 

I did a lot of research and this has proven reliable. I have one on my car and will upgrade the trucks battery when it proves weak with the same. 

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I can’t find the NorthStar cheaper than $259 delivered. I know BOSCH makes good products. The NorthStar battery has a 48 month full replacement warranty. The Bosch says 36 month “no questions asked” replacement. PepBoys has t at $199 currently. For me that would be like $214 If you find it for $150 post a link. I might be swayed...

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Anyone have experience with Interstates AGM 94R? https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mtx-94r/h7?search=true

 

Thinking I might be due to replace the factory battery in my Sierra soon (after almost 6 years and 153,000 miles). I'm really not interested in purchasing one online. Would rather purchase locally so if I have to warranty it I can bring it back in. No Pep Boys around me but there is an Interstate store.

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Went with the Duracell AGM from Batteries Plus Like 181 with a 48 month full replacement warranty. Same battery from Sams only had a 36 month warranty for 179. Hint: 15 % off code pops up when surfing batteries at BP.

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