Optima Battery Reliability - Has it improved?
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Optima Battery Reliability - Has it improved?
I checked the archives on the subject of battery replacement since my original is getting weak.
I noticed many discussions a couple of years ago on frequent failures of the Optima batteries sized for our cars (D51) and even statements they were discontinued.
Have the Optima battery been improved? I see the model is currently available.
I noticed many discussions a couple of years ago on frequent failures of the Optima batteries sized for our cars (D51) and even statements they were discontinued.
Have the Optima battery been improved? I see the model is currently available.
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I got the bigger optima when i relocated it to the trunk and it works great unless i go a long time in between starts as it tends to die. I went with the heavier battery as it give better cranking amps, and helps the coils, because i have many gauges and a system running off it.
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Originally Posted by INTJ,Jul 24 2009, 11:11 AM
The braille and whatever the other rebrand version rock. Why would you want a heavier battery?
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Unless you have some big time electronic in your car, any decent battery is more than enough to handle the car. No point spending big money on the questionable Optima.
Personally, I have Interstate. I find it holds power better than average, because I have my car sitting in the garage for months at a time. Trust me, the size of our battery, it loses power quick. But if you drive your car regularly, than any decent battery will do.
Personally, I have Interstate. I find it holds power better than average, because I have my car sitting in the garage for months at a time. Trust me, the size of our battery, it loses power quick. But if you drive your car regularly, than any decent battery will do.
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The factory Panasonic is what 28 lbs, a braille is 6.6?
G51 Yellowtop: Cold Crank Amp 450; Crank Amp 575; Res. Capacity 66 ...26 lbs
I gave up on these guys after my third battery. Costco told me they would never sell them again. Who knows.
G51 Yellowtop: Cold Crank Amp 450; Crank Amp 575; Res. Capacity 66 ...26 lbs
I gave up on these guys after my third battery. Costco told me they would never sell them again. Who knows.