BlueRiver86

My third Optima just died, won't hold a charge for more than a day. Interstate guy is going to replace it because it has a 5 year warranty but I'm just going to give the replacement to a friend. I'm tired of screwing around with these things. Anyone have a good suggestion for a new batt? Anybody else have terrible luck with these things or is it just me?

philcav7

I have had a few yellow tops with no problems. I also had a red top in a car for a couple of years with no problems.

I think the 944 is hard on batteries, I have replaced two duralast batteries in my car.

CARNEXUS

If you had a red top and you have a system in your car, you should go with the yellow top. I had them on a few muscle cars and they held-up much better than any other battery. They hold the charge longer and they are made to drain and recharge with no problems.

BlueRiver86

No audio in my 951, my Camaro killed a red top also. Doesn't seem to be Porsche exclusive although I agree the 951 seems to be tough on batteries

JE_951

I leave my dome light on once and while with my interstate and it never left me stranded. IMO interstate is the way to go....

billthe3

I've had my red top in for maybe 2 months now with no issues (yet).

ryanm6100

None.

GuyKeefer

If I remember correctly, Optima batteries were amazing several years ago. A lot of my friends use them in the 4x4s to work the winchs and everything. But from I've heard, Optima was bought by another company a year or so ago and the quality of the batteries they make have dropped drastically.

-GuyKeefer

Slantnose!

Yeah, I've had some go bad...red-top & yellow top.
Always have on the charger...just seems to happen.
Last time I took in for warranty (nice!) they hooked it up to their machine to check-it out and it started foaming from the breather, heh.
Still, can't beat 'em.

S2cab

For a quality exact replica of the OE battery, they can't be beat. It's not a one size fits all deal. Found that out when trying to get a replacement for a 560 SEL a number of years back. It was the only battery othe then an OE Benz battery that wouldn't have to be rigged to fit.
If you're looking for performance, as in light weight, try Odyssey batteries. They are military spec, deep cycle, dry cell batteries. You will need to fashion a hold-down, or buy one of theirs. http://www.odysseybatteries.com/applications/auto.htm

Van

I had a red top die prematurely on me - Optima replaced it for free (saying, "Wow, those never die...")

I have other red tops in other cars that have performed fine for years.

BlueRiver86

I'm thinking of going to Odyssey or Braillie. I might give the optima one more try before I hang it up for good, but this car gives me enough to worry about without a dang dead battery.

Acetylene

I have an Optima red top in my Vet and in my 71 Bronco and have had 0 problems going on two years. Maybe I got them before the new company took over and the quality dropped?

reno808

none

toddk911

I have never had one because of this issue due to my buddy having gone through 3 or 4 with the same porblem you are having. Not sure what the deal is but I have only heard bad things about the Optimas.