So I got a optima....
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I can't remember the last time I had battery fail on me. And they have all been the one that came with the truck, oem. Mine started just fine this past winter when temps got down to 28 below zero and didn't have it plugged in. Red top, yellow top. Mines a black top and hasn't let me down yet or the other several other vehicles I've had in the past. Most have lasted 5-6 years. Just check it out when you get a few years on it, if it passes it's good to go for another half year or so. But I admit, I won't go over seven years, that's like rolling the dice. I replaced the battery on my wifes honda at five and a half years just for peice of mind even though I'm sure it would have been fine for another year or two.
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Originally Posted by wrench007
I can't remember the last time I had battery fail on me. And they have all been the one that came with the truck, oem. Mine started just fine this past winter when temps got down to 28 below zero and didn't have it plugged in. Red top, yellow top. Mines a black top and hasn't let me down yet or the other several other vehicles I've had in the past. Most have lasted 5-6 years. Just check it out when you get a few years on it, if it passes it's good to go for another half year or so. But I admit, I won't go over seven years, that's like rolling the dice. I replaced the battery on my wifes honda at five and a half years just for peice of mind even though I'm sure it would have been fine for another year or two.
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From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by SFAforester
They've gone down in quality over the past 7 years or so.
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Originally Posted by Tylus
it still holds true...although it probably isn't as prevalent as 10 years ago.
I still think Optima batteries are overly hyped. I ran a winch, fog lights, 2 110 watt KC's, headlights and radio at the same time when 4x4 on my old Interstate batttery. it held up just fine with 0 issues.
I still think Optima batteries are overly hyped. I ran a winch, fog lights, 2 110 watt KC's, headlights and radio at the same time when 4x4 on my old Interstate batttery. it held up just fine with 0 issues.
Odyssey PC2150T Battery
Now that's a battery!
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Originally Posted by freekyFX4
I agree 100%. I would take an Interstate Mega-Tron Plus battery over an Optima any day. With 850 CCA, it definitely will outperform the Optima batteries. If I were going to buy a high-tech battery, it would be the Odyssey PC2150 with 1090 CCA...
Odyssey PC2150T Battery
Now that's a battery!
Odyssey PC2150T Battery
Now that's a battery!
However two Optima Yellow Tops would outperform it in nearly every aspect.
Originally Posted by FX4 Matt
Ok I got a call from the owner of the place and they are going to just give me the new battery so I guess acting cool about it is a good thing 
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
.. and a price tag, too !!
However two Optima Yellow Tops would outperform it in nearly every aspect.
However two Optima Yellow Tops would outperform it in nearly every aspect.
Not this one...
Odyssey PC2250ST Battery
And that battery takes up about the same amount of space as two Optima yellow tops!
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From: Athens, TN / Louisville, KY
My company produces the Optima battery and leads the automotive market in vehicle power solutions. This mainly being batteries for the hybrid vehicles. I get Optima batteries for $30 dollars and have seen many come to the plant for employees with no problems. It must have something to do with sitting on the shelves. I have had one in all of my vehicles with no problems.
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