[Shotimes] Re: Optima Batteries

[Donald Mallinson]

Robert,

My Interstate dealer confirmed the problems with the red top 
batteries, but mainly with cars in storage a lot.

He also said that Optima was not honoring their warranty 
without a lot of hastle on his part.  He honored the 
warranty on my early model Optima, but said that the 
replacement had a much shorter replacement period, and 
pro-rated.

I now have my Optima on a Battery Tender Jr. so it never 
drops below 12v and I expect it to last a long time.

I think the key to these and almost any battery, is to keep 
it charged.  Since I have a few vehicles (old SHO's, 
tractors etc) that sit most of the time, I have now invested 
in several of the battery tenders.

Don Mallinson

Robert Bruce wrote:

> I visited my local Interstate Battery Distributor today.  We had a nice
> discussion and he revealed some info that you may find interesting.  He
> noted:
> 
> a) All Interstate Batteries are made by Johnson Controls.
> 
> b) Optima Batteries is owned by Johnson Controls.
> 
> c) Optima makes a lot more sizes than their web site indicates.  He showed
> me his list and there is at least ten or so sizes available.
> 
> d) This distributor also sells Optimas and is getting a lot of returns of
> the Red Top models.  He recommends buying the Yellow Top, deep cycle model
> as very few of them have problems.
> 
> Robert Bruce
> 93 atx
> 
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