 Optima Batteries, Who says they don't leak? |
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| D1A3 |
 Sep 10 2006, 08:14 PM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten  Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States  |
From Optima's Website regarding RedTop Batteries (http://www.optimabatteries.com/publish/optima/americas0/en/config/product_info/automotive.html)
"OPTIMA batteries withstand the high underhood temperatures associated with these Performance vehicles. The sealed cells make the battery spill-proof, even if you install it on its side! This prevents external gassing and leaking which can damage engine components and limit battery performance." Well, I disagree and here are the pics to prove it...    (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) --Jason |
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| J P Stein |
Sep 10 2006, 08:20 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
The only way I got one to "leak" was by overcharging it.....17.5 volts worth. That got it hot enuff to boil.
It actually spewed green shittage out the vents up on to the trunk lid....that is acid, BTW. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I was glad it wasn't in the engine room. I got a new one FOC. |
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