Replacement battery
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just make sure it is a group 78, most auto parts stores list in the computers a 75 which is smaller and easier to get in but lack the reserve power. I am using autozone gold top and satisfied with it and I worked at a battery dealer until last year and could have bought my battery for cost and could have bought a optima and didn't, take that for what it is worth.
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Aside from this-the Mexican made Optimas have a very bad service life in comparison to the American made Optimas.
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I don't know your situation, age, retired with fixed income, do it yourselfer. But Pep Boys are selling Bosch premium group 75 with 3 yr free replacement. 700 CCA 100 reserve capacity and free installation for $121.99. Just trying to help and I have this in one of my other cars.
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just make sure it is a group 78, most auto parts stores list in the computers a 75 which is smaller and easier to get in but lack the reserve power. I am using autozone gold top and satisfied with it and I worked at a battery dealer until last year and could have bought my battery for cost and could have bought a optima and didn't, take that for what it is worth.
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I had an Optima Yellow top that lasted a LONG time. I was very happy with it. But lately I've just been getting the top line battery at Advance Auto. They are a 1/4 mile from my house (so convenient) and the warranty on the battery is great. These cars can be really hard on a battery, so it's nice to know if the battery dies early, I'm getting money back towards a new one. Plus they always have coupon codes to help with the cost.
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That's the first I've heard that. Would go a long way to explaining why people like me love Optima batteries (bought my first probably 10 to 15 years ago) and others hate them.
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bummer... I loved optimas.
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Exide battery every 5 years. No tender in the winter, starts right up. I drive it as much as possible . Average about 3 or 4 times that I get it out in the winter.
Last edited by Fcar 98; Oct 7, 2014 at 03:09 PM.