Anyone using an Oddysey Battery?
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Le Mans Master
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Anyone using an Oddysey Battery?
My friend of mine is thinking of getting an Oddysey dry cell battery for his 66 Olds 442. The car is rarely driven and since the battery is expensive, does it hold a charge better? Any other advantages? Thanks.
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Both Oddysey and Optima batteries are AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat). The most common batteries are the Lead and Acid type (wet design).
The AGM will discharge less than the Lead acid flood battery. They typically have a longer storage life and end of life is much longer.
Oddysey and Optima batteries are both good. They are costly. Most of my batteries will last 5 years with the use of a Battery Tender over winter.
If you do not have power for a battery tender where the car is stored, you might consider taking the battery out of the car.
The AGM will discharge less than the Lead acid flood battery. They typically have a longer storage life and end of life is much longer.
Oddysey and Optima batteries are both good. They are costly. Most of my batteries will last 5 years with the use of a Battery Tender over winter.
If you do not have power for a battery tender where the car is stored, you might consider taking the battery out of the car.
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The red top batteries are a little more touchy with the level you can discharge without loosing performace.
Great batteries. One key note: They do handle warranty issues very well.
