godfather18 Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Hey guys just wanted to know if its worth spending the money for a Optima Red top battery. Any advice would greatly appreciated
92Lex Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 It depends....how do you use your car? The only time that I had to upgrade my battery was when I upgraded my electrical components. Daily driven....in stock form....just stick with what you have.
mburnickas Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Hey guys just wanted to know if its worth spending the money for a Optima Red top battery. Any advice would greatly appreciated easy, no, for me. I had issues with Optima, within 3 years, for free battery. I tested it and had a bad cell (below 9 volts) after load test. OPtima game me a run around. As much as I HATE Chinamart go there an buy there battery. Optima makes there batteries plus same warranty and free towing. All this for 60% less money.
dcfish Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Hey guys just wanted to know if its worth spending the money for a Optima Red top battery. Any advice would greatly appreciated I have had my red top for 4 years, Never had any problem even in day after day of -40 below outside. Starts first time every time ;)
steviej Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 As for usage experience, I have none with Optima, but have read many threads of satisfied users. I have found Die Hards to be a very good choice as well. My OEM Panasonic battery hits 5 years old this month, so I guess I should start watching the sale ads. steviej
mburnickas Posted March 2, 2007 Posted March 2, 2007 Well, it is a sad day. My optima 34R was 11.53 V on multi-meter (and load test poor) so I removed it. Bought a Kirkland battery for $48 (640 CCA) from Costco. Charged for 1 day @ 4 amps. Drove 1 day, let sit and 12.64 V. It is sad that Johnson Controls makes BOTH batteries and the optima sucked. No more Optima for me..not worth the 3X in price and lesser warranty.
SKperformance Posted March 3, 2007 Posted March 3, 2007 red tops a not really worth the money the yellow is great which i use for all my cars, other wise Kirkland from costco is dirt cheap and can be replaced for free every year without getting it checked.
godfather18 Posted March 3, 2007 Author Posted March 3, 2007 red tops a not really worth the money the yellow is great which i use for all my cars, other wise Kirkland from costco is dirt cheap and can be replaced for free every year without getting it checked. What size yelow top fits the 96 ES300?
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