The Walmart batteries and the Duralast batteries are both made by Johnson Controls. They are the exact same batteries with the same CCA ratings and the same warranty, but the Walmart batteries are about 30% less expensive (NOT "cheaper" as that tends to imply quality issues), and as an added bonus, the warranty process at Walmart is FAR less aggravating than AutoZone. Walmart just goes off of the date sticker on the battery; no phone number or receipt needed (although the receipt helps). I'm an independent mechanic and ALL of my customers get Walmart batteries for this reason. If they're out on the road somewhere far away and need a battery, there is ALWAYS a Walmart nearby, and a lot of Walmarts are open 24/7. Just like Stephen, I buy all of my oil, filters, chemicals and batteries for my garage at Walmart because those savings really do tremendously add up, for the exact same products that are 30% more at the parts stores.

Not a super fan of Wally World, but you are right, great prices on that stuff. Tires too, even if your local store doesn't have them. You can order them on the website and its (usually) free shipping to your local store. I save over $400 last time on tires for my '98 Ram 1500. Great tip.

More to the point =6:20 Walmart .

I really like swivel head ratchets. My favorite ratchet is my 3/8" swivel head. I think it's considered a long handle ratchet. You can break something loose then unscrew it using it like you're using a screwdriver.

I've had good luck with Durastart batteries from the farm and fleet stores. Reasonably priced with a 24/72 warranty. I wish Interstates were still built to last, Dad just had his let go in the old 7.3L after 14 years. Which is insane given the winters here on the ranch.

Nice safety tips for battery change out. We also recommend safety glasses due to potential battery acid exposure. Good demonstration!

Love those practical tips!! A great video for the home mechanic or any mechanic!!. Everyone wants to save money!!!

Dad and I always go to either Meijer or Walmart for oil and filters and stuff like that it's no comparison to the prices regular auto parts stores want. Smart man

Always love the videos. Thank you taking the time to make high quality videos!

Great Tips. I have used the felt pads for years they do work!

I’ve always heard that hammering terminals on was the main cause of damaging the seal around the terminal which causes the acid leaks.

See the closest O’Reillys is 10 mins from my house. Where the closest Walmart is 40. But my local O’Reillys will price match Walmart on oil and battery’s

My friend mom worked at a battery plant. She said that a cheap battery only has so many plates in them and a good battery would have more. She said that the Sears Diehard had them most. So I only get a mid grade battery.

The crapper next to the dumpster is epic!

Rural King (if you have one) is usually even cheaper than Walmart in my area.

Another great video and love the boots with the rough out on the bottom. As kids we were taught captain the red is first on and last off with batteries 🍻🇨🇦

My Walmart sucks. Bought a battery there, 2 months later would hold a charge, took it to O'Reilly and Auto Zone. They both said a bad cell. Took it to Walmart, they charged it for 3 hours, said it was fine. Next day battery was dead. Took it back, they wouldn't replace it. Had similar problems with tires. Other Walmarts were fine, but this one sucks. Winnemucca, Nv

I agree about Walmart batteries. They sell so many that you can get one made close to or in the month of purchase. Also on daily drivers, for more dependability buy the Everstart Maxx. Been using them for 30 years and been reasonably satisfied. When installing new battery wire brush terminals, posts and after installing drip PB Blaster between post and terminal.

Tanks for the info regarding to the boots manufacturer, I also love hand made wallets, belts and so on

True statement sir. For myy 7.0 and 6.0 diesel all filters (Motorcraft) and rotella T4 oils.....all from Walmart. They beat all local stores AND!!! They beat Amazon prices. Keep up the good work ...

I've been driving a late '99 F250 w/ 7.3 since 2006. Since about 2010 I've run a NAPA battery tender that I permanently mounted to the truck. The plugin comes out next to the block heater plugin, both get plugged in the winter (central IN) and the battery tender gets plugged even during the summer. I have had much better battery performance and longevity since doing this. Not sure if it would benefit you situation or not.

I'm so cheap I get the 1000 cc amp Marin battery for around 100 bucks crazy enough they do really well

Nice video top-secret method for bulletproof terminals is slather is them with karo syrup. A mechanic that had more time than me and you put together told me this. The proof is 10 years of running tow trucks severe battery duty. I asked the mechanic why it works and he says it has something to do with basic chemistry that I should've learned in high school. Something about bases and acid they counteract one another. A bottle of syrup and an acid brushed does a wonderful job no brush use your fingers.Everybody knows to clean up a acid mess Coca-Cola works the best.

I had no idea you were a fire fighter. Keep up te good work!

The other advantage of WallMart has been that I can get a battery at 11PM on a Sunday night to help out a stranded motorist long after the other stores are closed. I normally do Rurual King though. You will get a little better price on stuff than at WallMart.

install some group 31 battery's.. if you can get them to fit and flex head ratchets are the best as well lol

do a video on oil change. full synthetic, synthetic blend or conventional which one is the right one

Thank you, I just saved over $300 on batteries for my 1999 F250 7.3 L diesel.

Great idea on putting on battery terminals

Walmart does have the best bang for your buck batteries BUT Costco has the best oil prices, hands down.

I’ve always bought interstate and delco blemish batteries they usually are under 50 from my local parts store and have been fine for me only downside is no warranty so probably wouldn’t do it for a costumer

I just did an oil change on my 93 idi & 4qts of shell t4 oil was $13x3 or 10qts w 2 left over, or if your truck leaks a little then just add some more in, so if a little leaks out it’s ok, or just throw it in the back of the truck & check it periodically. I che k my oil every so often cuz it’s old. My old Powerstroke I didn’t check it that often cuz if it ran out of oil it wouldn’t run.

MAN! I was hoping you had some awesome secret that I did not know... Because I am at Autozone so much for my business I just have them match Walmart's price on oils but otherwise, Walmart is where I would be going.

I own two pairs of JK’s, best boots that I have ever owned. Great customer service.

I hate WalMart, but their batteries are great. I've gone through probably eight Everstart Maxx batteries in my life, and all of them have lasted at least seven years. Just keep the liquid at the right level and use distilled water.

Walmart oil when on sale is incredibly extra cheap. Waited for Penzoil ultra platinum synthetic to go on sale and bought 4 jugs. 3 hemi oil changes cheap!

I always use everstart batteries. so far in my 7.3, they have held up very well.

Glad your doing ok

Oriellys will price match Walmart. I buy my batteries from a local AG tractor shop. Replaced them in my 2000 7.3 with 2 850 cca cost me $140. Walmart cant touch that.

Nice boots!

Great review, although I’m sure I have done ✅ all the things you say so many of you do this , ya that would be me !!! Live and learn ah!!! Great video 👍🏻

I live on a fixed income so something like buying a battery has to count. About 8 years ago I priced batteries for my 2001 Silverado and when pay day came I was sure Walmart had the best price. I took out my bad battery and drove over to Walmart in my other vehicle and traded it in on a new one, brought it home and installed it in my truck. When I got in my truck and put the key in there was no buzzing sound that you normally hear when the door is open and the key is in the ignition, when I tried to start it there was nothing. So I checked all my connections on the battery and everything was solid, then I grabbed my Midtronics battery tester and it told to replace the battery. When I called Walmart I talked to a woman in automotive that told me to just bring the battery back and they would swap it out. When I get to Walmart the manager was there and he said they would need to test it first, a half hour later he told me that they had to charge it so they could test it and that the battery is fine according to his battery tester. My core was still sitting right behind the counter and I told him if the battery I brought back was fine they could keep it and I would take my core and get my money back, I then went over to the other side of the parking lot and went to Autozone and they had the battery for $10 less and when I told them the story they said they hear that all the time with Walmart. ;-)

ive also learned that putting receipt under battery. that way you can't lose it and also know when you bought it

I have a side post battery do I need to use those felt things on my battery?

That's not a bad price for custom made boots. I think I'll order some since you talk highly of them. Thanks!

A Johnson battery is a Johnson battery. Only three players exist in the market in the United States.

I bought a battery at Walmart a few months back and it ended up with a bad cell. I brought it back for warranty and they said they had to test it and all that first. So they did and told me it tested fine. I went home and put it in my car and still wouldn't start. I brought it to a friend who works in a shop and he told me there's a bad cell. Went back to Walmart and they "tested" it again and again said it was fine. They refused to warranty it. Also the guys in the TLE said they NEVER suggest the 1 year battery to anyone. They said 9 times out of 10 they give up just after that year.

Everyone has that with their feet, one is longer than the other, the distance will vary from person to person, some may be only 1/8 inch difference while one can be more.

They do have the best price on batteries. Not that long ago before Advance raised their prices a ton it was cheaper at advance they had $120 battery and you could get an online coupon for $40 and pick it up at store. I have had great life out of walmart batteries too, most last 7 years or so. I buy pretty much all of them now at Walmart and almost always buy oil there too.

Got to love Neverstart! Batterys.:)

I made custom sheet metal valance and put a bunch of neodymium mags all over it so when I get bolts or tools down they stay right there.

So what oil filter do you like from Walmart? Mobile? I usually like to get wix from parts store

Project farm did a test and Walmart batteries came out on top. Even better than interstate. Or if I remember correctly they are made by the same company.

I was told a long time ago,” spend your money on your bed and your boots because your always in one or the other 😎

Walmart is my place for oil😁 Great video 🍺

work on small eng. always get my spark plugs there.

I run all Fords for my limousine company. I have a V-10, a 6.0, a 7.3, a 6.2, a 5.4, and 4.6. I use Motorcraft oil and filters in all of them. I can purchase the 5 quart jug of 5w-20 for $18.99 and the 10w-40 for $20.99. O’Reillys is almost $30 and the the filters are half the price at Walmart also. I actually have found better deals on batteries at Rural King. The 65 Series is only $69.

Tells us to put positive on first then the negative (which he does do) then with both positive and negative terminals tapped onto the terminal, he takes the socket wrench an tightens up the positive terminal then tightens the negative terminal. With both terminals connected the socket wrench on the positive can short out (since he has the negative terminal engaged with the battery. The proper sequence is (leaving the negative Terminal disconnected): 1) Put the positive connector on the battery terminal 2) Then use socket wrench to tighten the positive cable connector 3) Remove the socket wrench from the positive terminal connector 4) Put the negative battery connector onto the negative terminal 5) Then use the socket wrench to tighten the negative cable connector 6) Remove the socket wrench from the negative battery connector. He demonstrates the mistake at 10:00 in this video. Stephen, please correct this mistake...

I've used ever start batteries for years. I've never had a problem.

Would capacitors save your batteries or does that only help for short bursts?

I always call interstate and ask if they have reconditioned batteries. I bought a 200 dollar battery for 40 bucks and then bought another for 35 bucks. They perform way better than box store batteries. Still ticking just fine. Before that I would go to junkyards. 20 bucks

AGM, gel, Optima are ALL lead acid batteries 😒.

I do love the idea of custom-made boots they're worth the money if anything in life is! However five commercials for a 13 minute video I mean come on man

Walmart branded synthetic oil is great stuff. I’ve had good luck with Walmart Plus batteries.

Interstate battery also sells blemished batteries at a discounted price. Nothing wrong with them, other than some cosmetics. Old Glory Rustic signs does handmade American flags, I believe they are Veteran owned and operated. Edit: the Everstart batteries at Walmart are made by Johnson Controls. There's only like 4 or 5 auto battery manufacturers. Exide, Johnson Controls, Interstate are the majority.

Do you put these products in your customers cars and heavy duty applications?

Love Wallyworld, I get my battery at Shelton's batterys.

Steven Swap the CRC cap with one that has a straw. It's a lot easier to get into those books and crannies

My left foot and leg is 1/2 longer too. Sit in low chair barefoot heels down put a level across knees!

Thats the best off the shelve oil you can buy. The only thing that beats it is Amsoil

Look at interstate battery recharged ones or go to Costco for an interstate battery better warranty

Hey Stephen, when you charge customers to drive out to them, do you charge them per mile only one way or there and back? Thanks for the vids, appreciate the info

Johnson controls is the largest manufacturer of batteries in the US, and makes the batteries for everyone, including optima. Youre paying for a sticker change. As well, walmart has a 3 yr, 2 yr prorate on their max batteries, or a 5yr replacement on the AGMs, better then most competitors. The sticker is the differance.

NEVER hammer on a battery terminal! Can't even believe you're putting that out there my friend. Instead, buy some battery terminal spreader pliers. They're cheap on Amazon. That being said....I always buy my batteries at Walmart for the exact reasons you said. And also, Walmart tends to be open late...some even 24 hours...while the parts stores are all closed.

Buy a interstate battery there the best I had one . The case was cracked and leaked out acid and two days later still started. They are cheapest at Costco.

You do have to watch walmart for things like rotella 15w40 at walmart isn't rated for gas engines like it is when you buy it elsewhere....not always but sometimes there's a reason it's cheaper

Big box club member. 6 quart package Moble 1 cost 34 dollars. Same oil at Wally World in 5 quart jug 22 dollars.

Yes, Walmart is my go-to for oil and batteries. Tires is DiscountTire.com RockAuto is good for oil filters. I always check to see if there's a filter from the same whearrhoue.

I buy the batteries for my 1988 f350 Diesel at costco. They sell American made Interstate batteries!!.

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Pleas more Videos i really enjoy your content

For me Wal-Mart is 1hr away and my battery dealer is way cheaper.

I always go to Wallyworld for batteries,best quality

I use Walmart because I work for them and I get 10% discount on the stuff.

Wal mart batteries used to be exide. Not any more. Cheap synthetic oil. Costco hands down.

It's walmart right

He finished a job, yay.

My local oreilly will price match Walmart.

Why did you not clean the battery connections before you put them on the new battery??? They make a tool for that made in America.

Man those boots are very expensive bud

Costco sells Interstate batteries as cheap as Walmart.

Heads up autozone price matches walmart!

I was traveling from S Texas late one Sunday, alternator stopped charging. I stopped at Walmart and they checked battery n not charging, gave me a new battery I did that all the way to N Texas, 5 different Walmart stores and 5 battery’s later made it home about 10 that night. Replaced alternator next morning.....

Why don't you use a jump box?

always wear safety glasses when working around batteries!

Should have tightened positive cable before installing negative Just saying

You tightened the positive post after you connected the negative.

$529 to $1000+ Hand made boots? Sick Boots, unfortunately all things considered theyll have to wait.

Agm should be good for boosting, gel cell is likely not, we go to a battery supplier and it’s cheaper than stores but only has a one year warranty, but as long as you don’t have a failure in the electrical that brings it below charging voltage while you sleep through the week, they should last 5-10, our first set from them was bought in 2013 and we also bought a deep cycle and a car battery from them, the car battery is the one that faced the massive draw, it still works but I don’t trust the sound on long cranks and am glad it’s the one being sold with the car

This guy clearly just works for money