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Optima battery
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:48 pm
by Vibe2009
Anyone try putting a Optima spiral cell battery in a 09 vibe? Not sure which size to get~ I guess I could use a measuring tape~what's the real difference between the yellow and red optima? Beside red one have more CCA/CA power...
Re: Optima battery (Vibe2009)
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:58 pm
by Raven
The yellow is deep cycle for running big stereos and such without the engine running. I've had a red in my truck for about 4 years and it's excellent. Don't bother replacing yours until it dies unless you like spending money for nothing, they are very $$$ in Canada. I bought mine in NY.
Re: Optima battery (Vibe2009)
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 2:00 am
by DarkSpork
Redtop provides most starting power and yellowtop is deep cycle for listening to music with the engine off or powering other accessories with the engine off. Redtops run $180 out here and the yellowtops run over $200 (US dollars). I bought a house brand battery from O'Reilly Auto Parts with similar CCA to the redtop and it cost me about $90. Some people say the Redtops are great some say they are a waste of money, I figured why gamble I could use the extra money for other things.
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 4:54 am
by Sublimewind
Don't by a Optima, old tech now... Sears Diehard Platinum AGM (absorbed glass mat tech) Guy I talked to at sears, rant a trail rig Jeep, had a dual battery set-up, running Optimas, he saud in 2 years he went through 5 of them... He runs the Platinum now and couldn't be happier.. Being in audio the way I am, I hear a lot about Optima failures also..