[Shotimes] Re: Optima Batteries

[Paul Nimz]

Personally I consider the Optima a 1/2 step above a regular maintenance free
car battery.  If you want very good battery technology that has been proven
over the years get an Odyssey.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: <TechSHO@topica.com>
Cc: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:47 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Re: Optima Batteries


> 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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