Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA
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Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA


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AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA

Part No. 65-2 Warranty  

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Autocraft Gold automotive batteries are engineered for maximum starting power in any climate. That means you can relax knowing you'll get your car started, even on the coldest of days. Autocraft Gold automotive batteries meet or exceed the manufacturers power (CCA) requirements for your vehicle, ensuring you get the power you need for a quick start every time.

Product Features:
  • Engineered with PowerFrame positive grid technology which virtually eliminates premature failure and resists corrosion up to 66% more effectively than other grid designs.
  • PowerFrame provides superior starting performance over the life of the battery with up to 70% better electrical flow than other grid technologies.
  • PowerFrame manufacturing process uses 20% less energy and releases 20% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other manufacturing methods.
  • Built to meet or exceed vehicle starting power requirements
  • Maintenance free for maximum convenience
  • 3 year free replacement warranty
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Battery Type:Lead Acid
BCI Group Size:65
Cold Cranking Amps:850 amps
Cranking Amps:1000 amps
Deep Cycle/Starting:Starting
Height:7 9/16 in
Length:12 in
Maintenance Free:Yes
Reserve Capacity:150 min
Terminal Type:Top Terminal
Voltage:12 v
Weight:45 lbs
Width:7 9/16 in

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AutoCraft GoldBattery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA
 
4.6

(based on 560 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (377)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (154)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (8)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (406)
  • Good power output (382)
  • Safe to handle (224)
  • Long lasting (153)
  • Perfect fit (4)

Cons

  • Heavy (77)
  • Loses charge (10)
  • No cons (4)

Best Uses

  • Battery replacement (481)
  • Upgrade (130)
  • Back-up (12)
    • Car & Truck:
    • Casual driver (98), Truck enthusiast (54), Auto enthusiast (34), Mechanic (25), Competitive driver (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual driver (172), Truck enthusiast (129), Auto enthusiast (99), Mechanic (61), Competitive driver (13)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Gold Performance!

I bought this battery for my 1993 Ford Taurus GL after I left the car on and drained my silver autocraft battery. I was hoping the service would be a little faster since I ordered...Read complete review

I bought this battery for my 1993 Ford Taurus GL after I left the car on and drained my silver autocraft battery. I was hoping the service would be a little faster since I ordered it online but it took the associates a few minutes to find my receipt. Immediately after installing the battery in my car I had to give a jump to a Suzuki sedan and it exceeded my expectations. The Suzuki started quickly w/o me having to rev my engine at all. A little pricey but the cold cranking amps are there when you need them on that snowy morning before work!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

HATED IT !!!

I have purchased TWO of these "GOLD" Batteries. The FIRST one went into my 1997 Ford F-250 4X4 460 CID. IT, only lasted not quite ONE YEAR. I have wo...Read complete review

I have purchased TWO of these "GOLD" Batteries. The FIRST one went into my 1997 Ford F-250 4X4 460 CID. IT, only lasted not quite ONE YEAR. I have worked with lead acid Batteries for 45+ years, so I checked the specific gravity on all the cells when this one rolled over on it's back, (it went T.U. at least 12 times, and had to be charged just to start the truck) and the #2 cell (from Neg term) was reading "water only". The alternator always puts out 14.6 VDC, and the "ALL OFF" current drain is only 3.5 MICROAMPS. So this Battery went back to the Advance Auto Parts store where I bought it, and "explained" to the sales KID, WHY it was BAD. It was obvious, that he didn't have a CLUE, as to what I was talking about with "Specific Gravity", so he "Tested" it with an Electronic Tester, which of course told him it was O.K. !! There was NO educating him about batteries, so he would NOT replace it for me. Of course the Manager was not there at the time, so I found out WHEN he was supposed to be there (next day) and I went back and talked to him. He was very nice, and swapped it right away. So I got a NEW identical battery put in. Well, the new one was built in May, 2010, and now IT keeps going DEAD!! But, I am tired of battery swapping, so I gave up on this "THING". I live in Lakewood CO, and I like a battery that will turn my crank at ANY temperature, even if the headlights were left on for 1 or 2 hours, (which actually happened to my wife in our 1995 Aerostar, with an Autocraft Titanium battery in it). The original MOTORCRAFT factory battery that came in my truck, lasted ELEVEN YEARS with never a failure!!! So I went to a FORD dealer and had a new 850 CCA battery put in. NO MORE AUTOCRAFT BATTERIES FOR ME. Sorry, but some of the CHILDREN working there, have NO knowledge of what they sell. But, that is becoming common everywhere these days, isn't it !!

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Awesome

By tkinney2

from columbus, in

About Me Casual Driver, Mechanic

Verified Buyer
Level 1

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Long Lasting
  • Powerful

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Battery Replacement

    Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

    Very easy dealing with online order and in store pickup. Good deal too

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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Good Product

    By Driver

    from Freeholdl, NJ

    Verified Buyer
    Level 1

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Powerful
    • Safe To Handle

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

        Performs as expected

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        I would buy this product again

        By Jay

        from Hindman,Ky

        About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver

        Verified Buyer
        Level 1

        Pros

        • Dependable
        • Easy To Install
        • Powerful
        • Safe To Handle

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Battery Replacement

        Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

        This replacement battery was a very good buy. The online purchase made it convenient. Since we bought it online, I knew for certain that the store would have it available when I went to pick it up. It was easily installed and its very dependable. It had enough cranking amps to start even the biggest motors without hesitation. I would highly recommend this battery to anyone. It was a little heavy but I could overlook that because of the efficent features. It was a very good purchase and would definitely buy one again.

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        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Battery

        By Powerstroke diesel

        from Berlin, NJ

        About Me Casual Driver, Mechanic, Truck Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer
        Level 1

        Pros

        • Easy To Install
        • Long Lasting
        • Powerful
        • Safe To Handle

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • Powerstroke Trucks

        Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

        This battery is well worth the money. It provides the truck with enough power to warm the glow plugs up and start the truck with ease. Autocraft batteries always last the longest, and are affordable too. Hopefully this battery will last 6 years like the others did.

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        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        would buy again

        By jerri

        from paulding,ohio

        About Me Casual Driver

        Verified Buyer
        Level 1

        Pros

        • Easy To Install

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Battery Replacement

          Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

          very good product and exellant service at local advanced auto

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          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Gold Performance!

          By Motor Vehical Operator

          from Ahoskie, NC

          About Me Auto Enthusiast, Casual Driver

          Verified Buyer
          Level 2

          Pros

          • Easy To Install
          • Long Lasting
          • Powerful
          • Safe To Handle

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Battery Replacement
          • Upgrade

          Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

          I bought this battery for my 1993 Ford Taurus GL after I left the car on and drained my silver autocraft battery. I was hoping the service would be a little faster since I ordered it online but it took the associates a few minutes to find my receipt. Immediately after installing the battery in my car I had to give a jump to a Suzuki sedan and it exceeded my expectations. The Suzuki started quickly w/o me having to rev my engine at all. A little pricey but the cold cranking amps are there when you need them on that snowy morning before work!

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          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Battery

          By sidetrail4

          from Putnam, CT

          About Me Truck Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer
          Level 1

          Pros

          • Long Lasting
          • Powerful
          • Safe To Handle

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Battery Replacement

            Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

            Have had before and well out lives expectancy. Good battery and was rated high by Consumer Reports.

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            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Diesel Truck Batteries

            By Bare

            from New Straitsville, Ohio

            About Me Truck Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer
            Level 1

            Pros

            • Easy To Install
            • Powerful
            • Safe To Handle

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Battery Replacement
              • Upgrade

              Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

              Saved by ordering online.

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              (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great price and performance

              By Flyboy13

              from Abilene Texas

              About Me Auto Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer
              Level 1

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Long Lasting
              • Powerful

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Battery Replacement

                Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

                Online ordering was a snap - the new battery was waiting on the counter for pickup when I arrived. The sales clerk even carried it out to my vehicle after the sale. Highly recommend creating an online account with Advance...facilitates online ordering; plus they will send you money off coupons for future purchases. I saved $40 off the purchase of this battery with an online coupon they sent me. The online account will remember your vehicles, which helps locate the correct part for your vehicle.

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                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Excellent Service

                By CHAZ725

                from Woodstock, GA

                Verified Buyer
                Level 1

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Battery Replacement

                    Comments about AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA:

                    I can't comment on the battery except to say that it's a perfect fit. I just bought what my mechanic recommended and Advance installed it. I went online to find a nearby dealer and decided to go ahead with purchase and pickup at the store. An online coupon ended up saving me enough to cover the sales tax and core charge. An hour or so later, the AAP sales tech was installing the new battery.

                    By the time I got back to my desk, I had received a credit memo email that the core charge was refunded. Now in all this process, there were plenty of places where Advance could have dropped the ball. I've had enough experience with similar transactions that I would not have been surprised but end-to-end, this whole process was flawless. That tells me that Advance puts a high premium on making it a good experience. That also tells me they'll get more of my business and be recommended to my friends and colleagues.

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                    • Q:

                      What is the CCA @ 32 degrees? And @ 0deg. It is stated it has 1000Amps cranking amps. please explain at what conditions. In other words I would like more exact specs for this bad boy.
                      Asked on 5/3/2013 by Fla from FL

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        For any further assistance regarding the AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA (Part No. 65-2), please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                        Answered on 5/4/2013 by Steve from AAP
                    • Q:

                      Can this battery be used on a " memory saver" vehicle?
                      Asked on 4/19/2013 by Allison from St Louis,MO

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        For assisting you further on this AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA - part# 65-2, please provide the year, make, model and engine size of the vehicle. You may also call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                        Answered on 4/19/2013 by Vincent from AAP
                    • Q:

                      is this battery suited for a 2000 ford crown victoria police interceptor ?
                      Asked on 2/21/2013 by tiger from derby,ct.

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Yes, this AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA - part# 65-2 is an exact fit for your 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                        Answered on 2/21/2013 by Vincent from AAP
                    • Q:

                      What company manufactures this battery?
                      Asked on 11/24/2012 by River

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        This AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA - part# 65-2 is manufactured by Advance Auto Parts. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.

                        Answered on 11/26/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                    • Q:

                      I purchased a used truck with a new Autocraft Gold size 65 that was less than 1 year old. The battery has failed. With a non-transfer warranty do you think that I will buy another Autocraft? or will Advance Auto Part step-up and make this right?
                      Asked on 9/25/2012 by hd108 from midway, NC

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Sorry, to get the warranty benefits you must be the original purchaser of the part and still own the vehicle on which it was installed. This warranty cannot be transferred to anyone at any time. For further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.

                        Answered on 9/25/2012 by Rick from AAP
                    • Q:

                      What is the minute rating for an energizer E65-N? I need to figure out reserve capacity of this type of battery.
                      Asked on 9/21/2012 by Scottie

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        The AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA (Part No. 65-2) or any similar Group 65 battery come with a reserve capacity of 150 minutes under a 25 ampere discharge. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                        Answered on 9/24/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                    • Q:

                      The question has been asked at least twice, and you have not answered the direct question.
                      IS THIS BATTERY MADE IN THE U.S.A.?
                      I understand you sell both domestic and imported parts, but is this battery made in the U.S.A.?
                      Asked on 6/18/2012 by tongy66086 from Tonganoxie, KS.

                      2 answers

                      • A:

                        Confidential? It says MADE IN MEXICO right on it. Beware.

                        Answered on 6/24/2012 by Ted from Rockaway Beach NY
                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Sorry for the inconvenience caused. The information about the origin of a product is highly confidential. As the manufacturers may have different warehouses in several countries, the origin of the products may accordingly vary. For any further assistance, please call us at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and we would be more than happy to assist you.

                        Answered on 6/19/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                    • Q:

                      Who manufactures this battery for AAA?Is it made in USA?
                      Asked on 6/7/2012 by Spinnaker from MA

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        Advance Auto Parts does sell Made in the USA products as well as products manufactured from many other countries in order to keep our pricing competitive. Please also keep in mind that many suppliers have multiple manufacturing plants that could result in different countries of origin for the same part.

                        Answered on 6/8/2012 by Steve from AAP
                    • Q:

                      Is the warranty transferrable from one owner to the next if the new owner has the receipt or copy of the receipt?
                      Asked on 3/23/2012 by Lostcreek from Casstown, OH

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        The AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA with part# 65-2 has 36 months free replacement, 84 months prorated as warranty. This warranty is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase or any longer warranty period that may be printed on your original sales receipt. In addition, you must be the original purchaser of the part and still own the vehicle on which it was installed. This warranty cannot be transferred to anyone at any time. Replacement parts are warranted for 90 days from the date of exchange or the remainder of the warranty period, whichever is longer. Warranty periods may vary from part to part.Free Replacement Period begins the day of purchase and expires at the end of the Free Replacement Period printed on your original sales receipt. This period does not renew when the battery is replaced during the Free Replacement Period. If the battery becomes defective after the Free Replacement Period and prior to the end of the warranty period, the warranty benefit will be prorated and can either be credited toward the purchase of a new battery or refunded at our option. The proration amount shall be determined by dividing the purchase price by the number of months of the warranty period, then multiplying the result by the months remaining in the warranty period. Partial months are rounded to the nearest whole month. Installation of an automotive battery in any other type of vehicle or equipment voids your warranty.

                        Answered on 3/24/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                    • Q:

                      I understand that this battery has a 3-year free replacement warranty and 7 yr. prorated after that. Please explain the formula that AAP uses to prorate this battery after the 3rd year? Thank you.
                      Asked on 1/29/2012 by Informed Consumer from Georgia

                      1 answer

                      • CUSTOMER CARE

                        A:

                        This AutoCraft Gold Battery, Group Size 65, 850 CCA with part# 65-2 has 36 months free replacement and 84 months prorated as warranty.Free Replacement Period begins the day of purchase and expires at the end of the Free Replacement Period printed on your original sales receipt. This period does not renew when the battery is replaced during the Free Replacement Period.If the battery becomes defective after the Free Replacement Period and prior to the end of the warranty period, the warranty benefit will be prorated and can either be credited toward the purchase of a new battery or refunded at our option. The proration amount shall be determined by dividing the purchase price by the number of months of the warranty period, then multiplying the result by the months remaining in the warranty period. Partial months are rounded to the nearest whole month.Installation of an automotive battery in any other type of vehicle or equipment voids your warranty.

                        Answered on 1/30/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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