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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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it's time for a new battery. what should i get????

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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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have had great luck with my yellow top Optima.
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If it sits for weeks at a time w/o a battery tender, AGM's such as Optima are a very good but pricey choice.

If you use a battery tender (any smart tender) and don't want to spend an extra $100, then look for a flooded (wet) battery with the longest free-replacement (not pro-rated) warranty.
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