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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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Default Which OPTIMA & Where?

My original AC Delco is dying and I'm going with the Optima.
However, selecting the model and height adjuster (puck) is
somewhat confusing. What has been your Optima experience
and where did you get it?
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (keith5)

I went with the red top and well as most of the others here. It can be purchased at any of the local chain parts stores. Pep Boys, Advance, AutoZone and others I am sure.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:19 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (keith5)

I have the red top and you can get it at Costco too. :)

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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (vetterdstr)

I had a yellow top in a different car and a red top in my vette. I'd go with the red top.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (keith5)

I know at one time LAPD was offering them wih free shipping... ( a Forum Vendor ).. Pep boys has them for 109
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 03:49 AM
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are these much better than the stock battery??????? :confused:
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (DieL)

From what I understand from a lot of sources. The stock
AC Delco Freedom is prone to leaking after awhile.
When it leaks it can ruin $1,000's of parts and labor.
Mine is getting weak and needs to be replaced so I went
with the 34/78 Red Top at Pep Boys for $109.00.
BTW, thanks for everybody's input. This forum is great!
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Default Re: Which OPTIMA & Where? (Evil-Twin)

I know at one time LAPD was offering them wih free shipping... ( a Forum Vendor ).. Pep boys has them for 109
:eek: Pep Boys wants $ 159 for them here !! :mad And they only have
the red top. :confused:
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