Optima Battery

most people run red top, but of you are drawing a lot of power with accessories like winch and lights i would say a yellow top
 
I run yellows here. But I will be running Deka Intimidators by East Penn Manufacturing for my next pair.
 
Dont forget the big yellow, D31A & D31T. I have one in my 96.
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F 900
Cranking Amps @ 32 F 1125
Reserve Capacity 155
COMMERCIAL YELLOWTOP WARRANTY INFORMATION
D31A, D31T Commercial 24 months free replacement.
 
Jff24Gordn said:
Dont forget the big yellow, D31A & D31T. I have one in my 96.
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F 900
Cranking Amps @ 32 F 1125
Reserve Capacity 155
COMMERCIAL YELLOWTOP WARRANTY INFORMATION
D31A, D31T Commercial 24 months free replacement.
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That bat is larger and would not fit in my battery box like the red top did and was not strong enough for me to switch to a single battery. That battery has 2 year free replacement...but after that...no warranty. Red tops are covered for 6 years. The first 3 are full replacement, then the last 3 are prorated. Their prorated warranty is pretty nice, too. The out of pocket expense to replace a battery under their prorated warranty is very minimal.
 
I run dual orbitals from NAPA. I think they are called .. heck..I don't remember what they are called. But they are like 72 or 84 month batteries. I bought a set in 2001 for my 1999 truck and ran them until I sold that truck then put them in this truck and just replaced them both two months ago. They made it almost 7 years. I love them. Crank great in the cold and lasted me a long long time. Only $165 each! :D
 
4x4dually said:
Only $165 each! :D
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A little spendy aren't they? I sell red tops for about $140, yellows are sround $170 nowadays.

4 Red's in 2 trucks...2 are 5 years old, 2 are 2 years old...both have been drained numerous times by radios, running lights, etc. Give them a good jolt with a high amp charge, and they're good to go again!

Chris
 
I used to be a huge Optima fan, even still have an older one in the Grand. After they sold out the quality went down hill fast. I had a red top in my Willys for like 10 years and beat the crap out of it. I bought one for another vehicle and it lasted 1 year, got it replaced and that one last a little over a year. Know a lot of off-roaders who have had the same trouble.

Just my $.02
 
I run 2 RED Top's, and they SUCK!!!
If I cycle the key for the glow plugs more then 5 times, they are DEAD!!!
And they are less then 3 years old. Yes I have a stereo, but no off road lights, or winches, or anything else that can draw them down.
I think I would go with the Yellow tops, or, try a set of Oddessy batteries.
 
I have Odyssey batteries in my truck. They are awesome. They are something like a 4 year free replacement.

I have tested Optima's at work and I'm not all that impressed. The spiral cell design is not energy storage friendly.
 
I have Yellow Tops in my truck. But if they go bad I'll replace with a cheaper brand.
 
Dad has yellows and I like them a lot better because he has a large fuel tank and we don't have to run the truck to pump fuel.
 
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