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> Best Battery...., What is best for our cars?
BuddyV
post Jan 31 2018, 12:39 AM
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The last battery I bought was an Optima...... that was about 7 years ago. What do you all think of the Optima..... and is there anything better?

Pros and Cons?

New technology?

Better value?

I recall the Optima was much more expensive than other batteries.

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post Jan 31 2018, 05:47 PM
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Why anyone would still use an old school lead acid design under an engine grill that lets moisture on the battery these days is beyond me. I run Odyssey PC 680. Go sealed and never look back.
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jan 31 2018, 06:47 PM) *

Why anyone would still use an old school lead acid design under an engine grill that lets moisture on the battery these days is beyond me. I run Odyssey PC 680. Go sealed and never look back.


I just looked at the PC 680.
It doesn't appear to have conventional posts.
How have you attached the cables ?
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BuddyV   Best Battery....   Jan 31 2018, 12:39 AM
falcor75   "Best" depends entirely on what is impor...   Jan 31 2018, 03:57 AM
mihai914   If you drive in the rain on occasion a AGM battery...   Jan 31 2018, 06:24 AM
dcheek   I use Interstate conventional batteries exclusivel...   Jan 31 2018, 06:32 AM
Drums66   I use Interstate conventional batteries exclusive...   Jan 31 2018, 03:18 PM
thelogo   If your at all planning on leaving the car parked ...   Jan 31 2018, 08:27 AM
johnhora   Odyssey Battery :first: ...hands down the best b...   Jan 31 2018, 10:39 AM
McMark   Optima 34R (P/N: N9934RRED) is what used to be the...   Jan 31 2018, 12:33 PM
JamesM   Optima 34R (P/N: N9934RRED) is what used to be th...   Feb 1 2018, 08:01 PM
Dave_Darling   What about the hold-down you fabricated for me? I...   Jan 31 2018, 12:52 PM
burton73   I put a replacement Optima red top in my 76 car an...   Jan 31 2018, 01:08 PM
Mueller   I just bought a Duracell Platinum AGM battery, had...   Jan 31 2018, 01:17 PM
gothspeed   I just bought a Duracell Platinum AGM battery, ha...   Jan 31 2018, 01:51 PM
BuddyV   Ummm...... prices seem higher than I remember. ...   Jan 31 2018, 01:35 PM
Front yard mechanic   I use Optima because it fits in all my cars and tr...   Jan 31 2018, 02:53 PM
Rand   Why anyone would still use an old school lead acid...   Jan 31 2018, 05:47 PM
rgalla9146   Why anyone would still use an old school lead aci...   Jan 31 2018, 06:52 PM
wndsrfr   Why anyone would still use an old school lead ac...   Jan 31 2018, 07:15 PM
Krieger   Why anyone would still use an old school lead ac...   Feb 1 2018, 08:51 PM
Rand   John's answer was perfect. This one of mine ...   Jan 31 2018, 07:58 PM
gereed75   I use the pc680 in my airplane. Gives great servic...   Feb 1 2018, 10:28 PM
burton73   Pictures of the cutting on the base on a Opt batte...   May 23 2019, 03:27 PM
tvdinnerbythepool   My car came with an Optima. I drove around for a s...   May 23 2019, 03:33 PM
Maltese Falcon   I'm looking at 1 of these 3 for the 5L racer. ...   May 23 2019, 06:10 PM


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