Re: Optima Batteries
 

Jerry Newton wrote:
> I see that many people are sold on Optima batteries, and in fact, I had one
> that lasted more years than it probably should have. But, that was back in
> the desert Southwest. Now that I am in New England, my research indicates
> that Optima's don't hold up well under extreme cold conditions. I know that
> several contributing members live in cold weather country, what's the scoop
> on the Optima's?
>
> I am due for a replacement, and I don't mind spending $160 for a yellow top
> if it is going to give me 5 or more years of usefulness. If it is going to
> crap out next winter, then I will just stick to wet-cells.
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
I've had my optima red top going on 7 years now. It has been drained
dead from lights left on several times and it still checks out fine
starting my 94 YJ time after time from 100 degree summer heat to 20
below zero winter nights. I would say I am sold on optima batteries.
Thats my opinion.

Re: Optima Batteries
 

Jerry Newton wrote:
> I see that many people are sold on Optima batteries, and in fact, I had one
> that lasted more years than it probably should have. But, that was back in
> the desert Southwest. Now that I am in New England, my research indicates
> that Optima's don't hold up well under extreme cold conditions. I know that
> several contributing members live in cold weather country, what's the scoop
> on the Optima's?
>
> I am due for a replacement, and I don't mind spending $160 for a yellow top
> if it is going to give me 5 or more years of usefulness. If it is going to
> crap out next winter, then I will just stick to wet-cells.
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
I've had my optima red top going on 7 years now. It has been drained
dead from lights left on several times and it still checks out fine
starting my 94 YJ time after time from 100 degree summer heat to 20
below zero winter nights. I would say I am sold on optima batteries.
Thats my opinion.

Re: Optima Batteries
 

Jerry Newton wrote:
> I see that many people are sold on Optima batteries, and in fact, I had one
> that lasted more years than it probably should have. But, that was back in
> the desert Southwest. Now that I am in New England, my research indicates
> that Optima's don't hold up well under extreme cold conditions. I know that
> several contributing members live in cold weather country, what's the scoop
> on the Optima's?
>
> I am due for a replacement, and I don't mind spending $160 for a yellow top
> if it is going to give me 5 or more years of usefulness. If it is going to
> crap out next winter, then I will just stick to wet-cells.
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
I've had my optima red top going on 7 years now. It has been drained
dead from lights left on several times and it still checks out fine
starting my 94 YJ time after time from 100 degree summer heat to 20
below zero winter nights. I would say I am sold on optima batteries.
Thats my opinion.