Battery going dead after 5 years
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Originally Posted by BlackbirdZ07
I USED to be a strong believer in Optima batteries, but that's no longer the case since mine died after only two years. A mechanic friend who used to sell them out of his shop told me they've been junk since Johnson Controls bought the company a couple years ago. He quit selling them because he was getting so many back.
I bought a seven year AC Delco. For an additional $10 I got a free replacement warranty for the entire seven years. AC Delco offers that extended free replacement warranty with their batteries.
I bought a seven year AC Delco. For an additional $10 I got a free replacement warranty for the entire seven years. AC Delco offers that extended free replacement warranty with their batteries.
I`ve ha two Optimas, other than being pretty, I did not find them to be any better than regular batteries.BTW-- Consumer Reports rated (believe it or not) Pep Boys batteries as "top rated", & Sears Diehard gold as overpriced junk.
