Mrgoodwrench3

Johnson Control makes Delco, Interstate and Optima....

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

That's interesting, didn't know that they made Interstate, I thought that Interstate were one of the ones that make their own, as Interstate makes the replacement batteries for Toyota and Lexus

hirdlej

iTrader: (31)

Yup, that's the battery I got for $80 exchanged. 800 CCA

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

Where can one buy the ACDelco Pro for that price? My battery's toast from my truck sitting too long and me not starting it frequently enough...I usually go with Interstate or ACDelco so...

Mrgoodwrench3

From Wikipedia:

Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls through nearly 300 independent distributors. The company is based in Dallas, Texas. The current owner and chairman is Norm Miller.

Johnson Controls manufactures batteries for the following private labels:

Interstate Battery

Die Hard Battery

Duralast Battery

Kirkland Logo

Kirkland Battery

Everstart Battery

Prostart Battery

Johnson controls also makes some or all of these batteries as well.

Acura, Advance Auto Parts, Autocraft, Western Auto, Tough One, Alliance, American Hardware, Ames, Varta, Blains Farm & Fleet, Battery Alliance, Bosch, Carrefour(Europe), Champion, Amara Raja Batteries LTD(Joint venture with Johnson Controls India).

Varta, Optima Batteries, LTH, and Heliar are all battery manufactures owned by Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls supplies Ford Motor company, Diamler Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Isuzu with original equipment batteries. So next time you go and buy a battery, or a automobile chances are its a battery made by Johnson Controls.

marlboroman71818

Good info to dispell false rumors

skolman91

iTrader: (28)

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...9/ai_65540594/
looked that up just for you... dated sept 2000, take over probably happend early 2001.
was gonna say alot more but i think ill just stick to my opinion of rumors and internet myths..

skolman91

iTrader: (28)

this is what i was talking about, seems like its either hit or miss with them. they either last a long time or go out quick.
Just not worth the extra money imo, only reason i got one before was because i got a discount from my buddy behind the counter at the parts store..

budhayes3

iTrader: (19)

Wow, good info MrGoodwrench3...seems like they've just about cornered the market

So where do I get the Delco Pro for 80 bux? Might as well have a Johnson Control battery that says AC Delco on it

Mrgoodwrench3

I get the Delco batteries from my AC Delco supplier, Dealer Source. They are different then ones sold in retail stores. Check with your local Delco warehouse.