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Which Optima battery for me?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Justinlhc, Dec 24, 2016.

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  1. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    Justinlhc [OP] Not looking for a relationship

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    My battery just failed me. I've noticed it has been cranking a bit slower lately so it's no surprise. I updated the firmware on my head unit and it died in my garage during the process.

    I've decided on an Optima, but I don't know which color. Red or yellow? I don't use the battery much with the engine off if that matters. I have no winch or huge power draws other than my stereo(2 amps).
     
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  2. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    Red. I'm running one.

    IMG_2083s%2Boptima%2Bred_a2c2e43466929100e68da994bd5927d9cc464dc4.jpg
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    Red is a standard battery - yellow is deep cycle. If you plan on running it down and frequently recharging, then yellow. If not, red. I have one of each. Red to start the truck, yellow to run accessories.

     
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  4. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    Even though I don't plan on drawing it down, why wouldn't I just get the yellow?
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    Actaully the black case optimas are all for starting. Gray case optimas for deep cycle.
     
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  6. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    So the cases AND tops are different?!? :goingcrazy:
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    Call your optima dealer they will tell you about case color differences
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:37 PM
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    Why not get a more reliable battery than an optima and go with an Odyssey or a Northstar?
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    It seems like more of a personal preference than actual facts behind which is more reliable. :notsure:
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    Unless they've really upped their game in the last year I wouldn't pay for an Optima. I've had two die early, had two family members have them die early and know of several others. I don't know anyone running Optimas anymore.
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Northstar AGM 27F
     
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    I've both had and seen Optimas fail to perform prematurely, can't say the same for my Odyssey or my buddies' Northstars. Ever since Johnson Controls bought the Optima name they seem to have gone downhill with longevity and at this point you're just paying more for a goofy looking case and a colored top.
     
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    • 20 amp hour rate:55
    • Battery Electrolyte Composition:Glass Mat
    • Battery End Type:Top Post
    • Battery Purpose:Starting Lighting Instrumentation
    • BCI Group Size:34R
    • CA at 32 degrees F:890
    • CCA at 0 degrees F:775
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    • Polarity:Right Positive
    • Reserve Capacity:120
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  16. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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    I don't know who is making Duracell's auto batteries (they sure aren't), we have a "Duracell" motorcycle AGM battery and it has been pretty good so far, good CCA and the GoldWing seems to be happy charging it. But like I said I don't know who the real OEM of them is, it very well could be a trusted name like Odyssey or Interstate.
     
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    Optima is junk now. Odyssey.
     
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    There was a review saying that Penn makes them. Whoever Penn is.

    http://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/wp-content/uploads/Intimidator-Complete-Line-Brochure-1721.pdf
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Oh, then it is likely a good battery, East Penn Manufacturing makes big brands like Deka and such
     
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