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Old 08-06-2017, 02:21 PM
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If your car is a daily driver, get the red top. If your car is not a daily driver and/or you have a serious stereo installed, get the yellow top.

My yellow top:


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That picture is best saved for use in the PRC section.
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Look online for discount coupons for up to 30% off and order it online for pick-up at your local Advance Auto to pick it up.
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Optima red top
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Originally Posted by MikeG37
Duracell AGM from Sam's


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I have an OEM Delco in the car now. Should I need to replace it, I think I would go with one of the light weight options like Odyssey or Braille.
Old 08-07-2017, 05:06 AM
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AC Delco. Proven to be 100% dependable for exactly 5 years.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
I currently use a Diehard Platinum in mine, but they do not make them anymore. I believe it was made by Exide so you can look for one of them.
Me too....
Old 08-07-2017, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Since there only a very small number of battery makers in this country and the main difference is the brand name and stickers on the side I went to Walmart and got change back from my $100. No regrets, I don't go to car shows and open the hood or take pictures.
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Originally Posted by Choreo


Odyssey 78 series . . .I believe they also manufacture the Sears Die Hard but not sure of the sizes . . .
Old 08-08-2017, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CQRT


Odyssey 78 series . . .I believe they also manufacture the Sears Die Hard but not sure of the sizes . . .
Odyssey used to make ONLY the Platinum series Die Hard AGMs for Sears, which consisted of only about 6 or 7 (~) specific part numbers/models, but no more.
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Originally Posted by CQRT


Odyssey 78 series . . .I believe they also manufacture the Sears Die Hard but not sure of the sizes . . .
Die Hard used to sell this Odyssey model under their label - that is what I had before this one...


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I have had good luck and have been very happy with Optima red tops. Last one lasted 15 years!
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Since there only a very small number of battery makers in this country and the main difference is the brand name and stickers on the side I went to Walmart and got change back from my $100. No regrets, I don't go to car shows and open the hood or take pictures.


I have never had good luck with red or yellow Optima's in cars or boats, and I've had many. They are fine if perfectly maintained and not allowed to discharge too low, but the best I have ever gotten out of one is about 3 years.

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Red Top, with a Tender on it every day
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Braille i3478x,12.2 lbs.

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Anything made by Exide or Johnson Controls will be fine!
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Full River - Full Throttle Series - FT410 Very similar to the Odyssey PC925
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