Post by: addicted on September 21, 2011, 07:01:54 AM
What do you guys suggest?
What is the difference between the red, yellow, and blue top optima batteries?
I'll probably change out the cables as well.
Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2011, 07:14:20 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 21, 2011, 07:38:56 AM
Don't waste the money on an Optima. :twocents::yeah:
For the application it's not worth the money :twocents:.
What you would want if you gotta have an Optima is the red top one. I think the blue ones are deep cycle. I can't remember for sure though.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 21, 2011, 07:50:38 AM
Post by: Armadillo on September 21, 2011, 07:54:46 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on September 21, 2011, 08:23:16 AM
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2011, 08:31:18 AM
Since the Jeep is in Germany, is there any place on post that sells batteries?
:yeah:
Post by: AndyCAK on September 21, 2011, 11:25:46 AM
Post by: FC on September 21, 2011, 11:28:19 AM
Kirkland Signature batteries from Costco have received top reviews from Consumer Reports. Everybody in my family uses them without complaint...
Kirkland Signature batteries are the ones we always replaced most and generally within 3 months of purchase. I would rather use Walmart batteries...
Post by: Special T on September 21, 2011, 01:55:40 PM
Post by: dscubame on September 21, 2011, 02:26:16 PM
Post by: gaddy on September 21, 2011, 02:35:27 PM
Batts do go bad but in my experience its usually caused by something. I personally go with a mid range batt with a good warranty unless your needs require more.
Post by: 7mag. on September 21, 2011, 04:19:39 PM
Post by: Rick on September 21, 2011, 04:32:21 PM
When someone works for a company,and won't buy their own product,thats tells me something.
Odysseys have replaced Optimas on the top of the heap for that style of battery.
Sears sells the Odysseys as Die-Hard Platinums. I put one in my Wrangler and its been oustanding. Its held up to winching duties perfectly.
They also have more power,and a better warranty than Optimas.
As far as using one for a starting battery,there are much cheaper options.
Post by: jackelope on September 21, 2011, 04:32:49 PM
Those are not battery cables, they are pieces of the engine wiring harness. You really need to be careful with that corrosion ruining that cable end or the cable. If you do need to replace the end, cut the cable as close to the cable end as you can and replace it with one of those universal clamp on ends from Napa or the like. There's not a lot of cable to play with and if you do it wrong or don't cut it close enough, you're going to buy an engine harness or have to cob-job it back together.
Post by: RadSav on September 21, 2011, 04:46:34 PM
Tried Optima's marine battery and was very disappointed. Now run four 6 volt golf cart batteries and they kick it!
Post by: FC on September 21, 2011, 08:31:06 PM
there are only like 3-4 batterie manufactures!
That much is true but as to the rest there are varying grades of batteries built by each manufacturer. Think what you like but after years of working in shops the most frequent early failures were always the kirklands.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on September 22, 2011, 05:41:42 AM
Tried Optima's marine battery and was very disappointed.
They work great in boats where there is a small drain over a long period. They are not designed for the high amp use on starters, winches, etc that trucks see. That is why I use Red Tops in my Jeep.
Post by: addicted on September 22, 2011, 07:15:20 AM
Get the corrosion issue dealt with directly!
Those are not battery cables, they are pieces of the engine wiring harness. You really need to be careful with that corrosion ruining that cable end or the cable. If you do need to replace the end, cut the cable as close to the cable end as you can and replace it with one of those universal clamp on ends from Napa or the like. There's not a lot of cable to play with and if you do it wrong or don't cut it close enough, you're going to buy an engine harness or have to cob-job it back together.
I was wondering why i wasnt seeing any replacement battery cables. Jackelope produces again on another car thread.
Would you happen to have a part number for that wiring harness jackelope? I havent seen it yet but that would be good info to have. If it's not jacked yet, i'm gonna have to find some dielectric grease because a wiring harness sounds like a pain and i like living in moisture ridden places with with lots of salt and corrosion. lol
Post by: Miles on September 22, 2011, 07:20:28 AM
Get the corrosion issue dealt with directly!
Those are not battery cables, they are pieces of the engine wiring harness. You really need to be careful with that corrosion ruining that cable end or the cable. If you do need to replace the end, cut the cable as close to the cable end as you can and replace it with one of those universal clamp on ends from Napa or the like. There's not a lot of cable to play with and if you do it wrong or don't cut it close enough, you're going to buy an engine harness or have to cob-job it back together.
I was wondering why i wasnt seeing any replacement battery cables. Jackelope produces again on another car thread.
Would you happen to have a part number for that wiring harness jackelope? I havent seen it yet but that would be good info to have. If it's not jacked yet, i'm gonna have to find some dielectric grease because a wiring harness sounds like a pain and i like living in moisture ridden places with with lots of salt and corrosion. lol
What is it with you and battery cables? :chuckle: