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Old 07-18-2018, 07:22 AM
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Does anyone know if a optima battery will fit in a 96 vette?
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I would think that any battery with the same dimensions and battery connections that match the car should fit. Look for the battery size on what you have or in your owners manual and go from there. Most vehicles list using a 'type X' (fill in the blank) battery. All batteries within a particular battery type should be interchangeable.

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They will, but they are junk.

Get an Odyssey. 75-PC1230

​​​​​​https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/75-pc1230
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Originally Posted by rjacobs
They will, but they are junk.

Get an Odyssey. 75-PC1230

​​​​​​https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/75-pc1230
IIRC, last time I looked it had BOTH side and post terminals. Not sure I feel comfortable since it is so tight but some have sawed them off.
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Originally Posted by aklim
IIRC, last time I looked it had BOTH side and post terminals. Not sure I feel comfortable since it is so tight but some have sawed them off.
There is another model with both, but as far as I know the one I posted is only side terminals and is the "better" batter for our cars.

The 75/86-705 is a dual terminal that is listed to fit our cars.

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This particular yellow top is about a decade old and still going strong although it’s in my daily as of now. I’ve since put a smaller odyssey in my C4.

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