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From: Illinois
I have a Red Top and it has already drained down 3 times. I haven't checked all the micro switches yet, just unplugged the interior light fuse for now and have it hooked to a Battery Tender. If I could do it again, I would save $50 and just get a SEARS DIEHARD. Make sure you have no excess drain on your battery.
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THe most popular battery amongst off-roaders (of which I am one) are the Optimas...trail rigs can go for long periods of time between starts, have high demands (winch, lights, etc) and dependability out in the middle of nowhere are paramount. No spilling, etc. I've never had a problem with mine, and have experienced long lifespans (>5 years)
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Originally Posted by JohnJL
THe most popular battery amongst off-roaders (of which I am one) are the Optimas...trail rigs can go for long periods of time between starts, have high demands (winch, lights, etc) and dependability out in the middle of nowhere are paramount. No spilling, etc. I've never had a problem with mine, and have experienced long lifespans (>5 years)
Are you using red or yellow top?
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From: Connecticut
Red Top
Tom,
I run a red top, model 800U, but that's a larger-footprint unit. Most decent auto parts stores can order in Optimas next-day (they normally don't keep them in inventory) and the optimabattery site can match up dimensions for you. In P-cars, eliminating the possibility of a leak is a huge advantage...
On some dual-battery setups, I've seen lots of yellow and even blue-tops (marine)
Red is great for street applications.
I run a red top, model 800U, but that's a larger-footprint unit. Most decent auto parts stores can order in Optimas next-day (they normally don't keep them in inventory) and the optimabattery site can match up dimensions for you. In P-cars, eliminating the possibility of a leak is a huge advantage...
On some dual-battery setups, I've seen lots of yellow and even blue-tops (marine)
Red is great for street applications.
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I've been using DieHard for all my cars. I also use the battery mat for any acid gas and check battery one a month. Could be over maintaince, but I also replace the batteries every 3 years, whether necessary or not, just cheap insurance in my mind.
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From: Tulsa, OK
No problems with my Optima. I like the fact that it is sealed and I don't have to worry about vents, leaking acid, battery mats, or water top-ups.
You might be able to find a regular lead-acid battery that will fit and that is also sealed.
Chip
You might be able to find a regular lead-acid battery that will fit and that is also sealed.
Chip