Battery Replacement
02-03-2009, 03:03 PM
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Optimas are not dry cells, Not gel cells. They are liquid lead-acid in an absorbent glass mat (AGM).
02-03-2009, 03:42 PM
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Highest rated, most starting power, longest reserve, and best warranty is the Sears Platinum Diehard. 
It is the same as the Odyessy & Stinger and made by Enersys.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0090000P?mv=rr
JUST be sure TO WIGGLE THE FRONT TABS!!!!!!!!!
If one of them are loose don't buy it..
They had some issues, but when I was at Sears I tested every one on the shelf, like 20, and all were fine
If both are rock solid tight, then its good to go!
It is the same as the Odyessy & Stinger and made by Enersys.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0090000P?mv=rr
JUST be sure TO WIGGLE THE FRONT TABS!!!!!!!!!
If one of them are loose don't buy it..
They had some issues, but when I was at Sears I tested every one on the shelf, like 20, and all were fine
If both are rock solid tight, then its good to go!
Last edited by YO-EL; 02-03-2009 at 03:46 PM.
02-03-2009, 05:43 PM
#26
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My new Die Hard Platnium sat for 35 days, and then spin it over like DAY ONE. It passed MY test - 
When my OEM replacement was Brand New (AC Delco) 4 years ago, it struggled to hold a solid charge over 3 weeks sitting.
The Platnium uses VIRGIN LEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated #1 - read up on it.
But cost $ 179 - but not much compared to the electronics in your car.
When my OEM replacement was Brand New (AC Delco) 4 years ago, it struggled to hold a solid charge over 3 weeks sitting.
The Platnium uses VIRGIN LEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated #1 - read up on it.
But cost $ 179 - but not much compared to the electronics in your car.
02-04-2009, 12:36 PM
#28
Well, the time has come. I need a new battery. I have done a search and read this post and I am no better for it. 
It would appear that as in most cases there are many options. I have read many good and not so good posts about the Optima (I am not saying anything about them as never owned one). I only use my car on the weekends. I have not read any negative responses regarding the Walmart/Sears/Interstate brand of batteries. The sears and Interstate cost @ 100.00 plus tax. I currently have an Ac Delco and never an issue except I could not leave my radio on if engine not running.
Can anyone else shed any light on the battery question before I get one? Thanks
It would appear that as in most cases there are many options. I have read many good and not so good posts about the Optima (I am not saying anything about them as never owned one). I only use my car on the weekends. I have not read any negative responses regarding the Walmart/Sears/Interstate brand of batteries. The sears and Interstate cost @ 100.00 plus tax. I currently have an Ac Delco and never an issue except I could not leave my radio on if engine not running.Can anyone else shed any light on the battery question before I get one? Thanks
03-21-2009, 03:54 PM
#31
Team Owner
When my OEM AC/Delco dies (which is almost 6 years old) I'm going to replace it with another AC/Delco.
03-21-2009, 04:58 PM
#32
Drifting
I think NAPA batterys are made by Interstate. I've used them in most all of my rigs that required a replacement with very good results. My vette seems to be okay right now but it's got some kind of brand X in it that it came with and it needs to be replaced. It doesn't hold a charge very well and I do keep it on the tender anytime it's parked. I was wondering if anyone has tried an "Odyssey" dry cell battery. I've used them in my Harleys and they're great. They're kinda spendy but they last a long, long time,
in a bike.
Last edited by PETE O.; 03-21-2009 at 05:15 PM. Reason: wrong description
