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Nothing but Trouble ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Time to replace and wondering if this a trips to Sears or FLAPS, or if there is something else (reasonable cost) Thanks.
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Nothing but Trouble ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 8-June 03 From: Wakefield, MA Member No.: 800 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
So DJM asks how do I know I need a new battery. I figure it's 5 years old. Car dormant for 2+ of those years. Our trip across country after purchase, and first several months afterwards, having to restart constantly with hot-stall problem. Inadequate altenator for my "accessories". New ground straps (checking again for good contact). Starts fine with another battery.
So, the question was asked above - are there different sizes of Optima? And I just called Pep Boys who have Red for $119 and Yellow for $159. No mention of Orange on www.optimabatteries.com. No fitment for 914s. There is a new 51R Yellow Top that has reverse posts and deep cycle, but weighs 1/3 (12lbs) less (26 vs 38) What kind of mounting issues will I encounter? Can I hook up another car to charge current battery for interim while choosing replacement. I have a nice rental Grand Am (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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