Optima Batteries???

[78TaylorSS460]

Just wondering if Optima was a "bad word" around here. I know some people that love the and then some people that hate them. I had a yellow top in my old Z71 and it worked fine. I don't have any experience with the marine ones though. Is this the best battery? I know they're really expencive but just wondering.
Eric

[pro53]

I got a Red top, has been in there a couple of years with no problems.:)

[RitcheyRch]

I have Optimas in all my vehicles over the years and have only had problems with one.

[Jet Hydro]

I just replaced a red top that was 2 years old.

['75 Miller]

Unfortunately I think their quality might be hit and miss. As you've pointed out there are folks on here that don't like 'em, due to bad experiences. I bought a deep cycle marine a little over 2 years ago that was dead/wouldn't take a charge. I took it back and they exchanged it for the one I have now, which I've never had a problem with.

[Rexone]

One thing with Optimas you can't overcharge them, meaning more than 10 amps I believe it is. I've used them with good success in all vehicles the past few years. In boats that don't get used all the time I keep a battery tender on and no problems.

[Bobbo541]

I've had a blue top in my dragboat for 6 years without a problem.

[LMG]

once they go dead for a bit, toss em'. Make sure they are "fresh" when you get one. I own a few and love them(knock on wood)...

[Slacker]

Unfortunately I think their quality might be hit and miss. As you've pointed out there are folks on here that don't like 'em, due to bad experiences. I bought a deep cycle marine a little over 2 years ago that was dead/wouldn't take a charge. I took it back and they exchanged it for the one I have now, which I've never had a problem with.
same here, also have a yellow in my truck and never had a problem, going on 6 years now.

[PLACECRAFT20]

I have had a bunch of red tops with no problems. I have left then on the shelf for a year and dropped them in a vehicle and they start up. I always charge them on the 2 amp setting.

[wet77]

Have a optima in the Jeep, Chevy, and the boat.
Rexone is right on the battery tender I use one for the boat and it works great:D
None of that get to the boat landing and CLICK.....CLICK:rolleyes:

[78TaylorSS460]

Well, when I get paid, Optima it is then! My brother just bought one for his Natique (spelling). I'll see hoe his does.

[RitcheyRch]

I have a few chargers that are specifically geared towards Optima batteries.
One thing with Optimas you can't overcharge them, meaning more than 10 amps I believe it is. I've used them with good success in all vehicles the past few years. In boats that don't get used all the time I keep a battery tender on and no problems.

[boats&bars]

get a digital charger. like rexone said 10 amps max, we fried 2 yellows and 2 blues in my dads ocean boat , they were a week old. dont use 30 amp quick charge features on the charger.

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

We have a blue top in our boat and I can say no problems. I will tell ya that Costco sells them for a great price. Check them out.

[Ken F]

The local dealer here in Springfield MO is a pretty good friend. He told me he would not own a red top for one of his own vehicles. He couldn't count how many of them he's had come back. However the yellows he's only had two returned in 8 years.
I've got yellows in the boat and the truck for 3 years now, no problems with either.
Ken F

[Cas]

I've had 3 red tops, all failed. The last one is still on my garage so I decided to try that drop thing I read about. I dropped it earlier today from about 18" and it's now on the charger. I don't know if that was a BS story about dropping it but what the hell, it wasn't going to hurt anything :D

[Devilman]

Wal-Mart, deep cycle marine battery, around 60 bucks. Had one in my boat since 2004 & it still perfectly fine. If it craps out, take it back, pay the 5 bucks & get another one.....

[amatosanger]

I own 5 redtop optimas , I put them in every vehicle I own. Never had any problems, they come with 3 year no questions asked warranty ( pro rated after that). :D

[R/C-PILOT]

I was in the automotive industry for the last 18 yrs. I've seen an average life of a regular battery about 3 yrs. I'm truly amazed my yellow top is going on 7 + yrs. It's seen 4 yrs in Tucson and coming up on 4 yrs in Illinois. (watch, it'll freakin die tomorrow)

[Burn504]

just like someone else said.. 10amps max.. and i think the optima manual states no hotter than 125degrees