Help w/ Battery I.D. Please
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Help w/ Battery I.D. Please
I picked up a 2001(early 1/2001) vert a month ago and have been reading on this forum about the manufactures battery leaking. I am trying ID my battery to see if it is one of the ticking time bombs. 
On the top label states:
ACDelco Professional
75-6YR
650 CCA
and it is all black and has side posts with no eye on top??? Thanks!! Steve
On the top label states:
ACDelco Professional
75-6YR
650 CCA
and it is all black and has side posts with no eye on top??? Thanks!! Steve
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From: Mustang OK
Beginning in model year 2001, GM installed the new and lighter Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries in the coupes and verts from the factory. If your battery is one of the AGM batteries, you shouldn't need to worry about it leaking. I believe the numbers and specs on the AGM batteries may have changed some through the model years and I don't know all the numbers. However, if yours is an AGM battery, it should say "AGM" on one of the label, so look closely at these, especially the label that shows any catalog or replacement model number. My '03 vert has an AGM battery. Like yours, it has side posts and doesn't have the eye on top, but the numbers are different than yours. In model year 2004, GM went back to the top-post lead acid battery. Hope this helps. 
Last edited by GrayC5; Dec 11, 2004 at 01:42 AM.
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From: California MD
Originally Posted by GrayC5
Beginning in model year 2001, GM installed the new and lighter Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries in the coupes and verts from the factory. If your battery is one of the AGM batteries, you shouldn't need to worry about it leaking. I believe the numbers and specs on the AGM batteries may have changed some through the model years and I don't know all the numbers. However, if yours is an AGM battery, it should say "AGM" on one of the label, so look closely at these, especially the label that shows any catalog or replacement model number. My '03 vert has an AGM battery. Like yours, it has side posts and doesn't have the eye on top, but the numbers are different than yours. In model year 2004, GM went back to the top-post lead acid battery. Hope this helps.
So the 2004's battery should be problem free?????
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Originally Posted by jmushockjr
So the 2004's battery should be problem free?????
Last edited by GrayC5; Dec 11, 2004 at 03:32 AM.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Beginning in model year 2001, GM installed the new and lighter Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries in the coupes and verts from the factory. If your battery is one of the AGM batteries, you shouldn't need to worry about it leaking. I believe the numbers and specs on the AGM batteries may have changed some through the model years and I don't know all the numbers. However, if yours is an AGM battery, it should say "AGM" on one of the label, so look closely at these, especially the label that shows any catalog or replacement model number. My '03 vert has an AGM battery. Like yours, it has side posts and doesn't have the eye on top, but the numbers are different than yours. In model year 2004, GM went back to the top-post lead acid battery. Hope this helps.
Only problem the AGM battery has is it will get a bad cell (no leakage) in very warm climates, which is a problem with any type of auto battery. Warranty on batteries is over three times higher in hot climates, versus cold climates.
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Optima Leak?
I don't know if the optima will leak or not leak! I have researched with MFG. on sealing the post. It is clearly superior to other batteries for leakage. Now the disclaimer. The battery is warranty for leaks like a parachute. If it leaks they will give you another one, but they will not cover damage to your car. So even with Optima I would use the mat. Just my $.02 worth.
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
My '02 has the Red Top Optima which the previous owner put in. However, it, too, has side posts. Will it leak?
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by Vette 4 Fun
Thanks for the info, would there be any advantage to running the Yellow top in a Vette?