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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
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I got a Red top, has been in there a couple of years with no problems.:)
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I have Optimas in all my vehicles over the years and have only had problems with one.
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I just replaced a red top that was 2 years old.
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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.
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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.
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I've had a blue top in my dragboat for 6 years without a problem.
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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)...
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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.
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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.