Which battery?

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  1. Earl Branham

    Earl Branham Certified Old Fart

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    The battery on my Mav, after 6yrs, has finally bit the dust. My question is: What is the difference between the Optima battery and the newer AGM batteries? The cost is a bit lower for the AGM, but I am wondering about jump starting, recharging and battery life. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. eb
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    When I built my Sprint back in 2002 I bought an Optima Battery for it (red). It always worked great considering the car sat most of the time. Even after a long winters nap it always started the car right up. Never had a charger of any kind on it nor did I ever have to jump it. I finally replaced it in 2012. Not because it died, I was just worried it would because of the age. I still use it on my trailer winch.
     
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    Tim showed me a battery his neighbor bought. it was a little bigger than a lawn mower bat. 1325 CCA and he uses it to power the winch on his 4 wheel drive truck.
     
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    Thanks Dennis, I'll take a look at them. Still would like to know more about the AGM batteries.
     
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    Odyssey battery is always a good battery
    Xs poweris another
    Also check out braille
    Optima batteries arnt as good as they used to be..
     
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    Braille is the name on the small batt. I posted about.
     
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    Thanks Frank, I'll check it out. See you Sunday!
     
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    I still have the same ole abused Optima Yellow top I started with 10 years ago. I've direct shorted it a couple times, had it all but completely drained, let it sit connected to the car for as much as 8 months without starting it, and it still keeps on ticking. Recently got one of those fancy Optima charges/battery conditioners and it states the battery is still in tip top shape. I wouldnt go any other way. Not to mention they also are the primary sponsor for many not so mainstream motorsports.
     
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    my red top has been killed dead twice and it's still ticking 9 years later. with that being said, I'll probably go out to the shop this morning and it will be dead for real... :slap:
     
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    didn't make it to the shop...went to go to lunch and the battery in my truck was dead...:yup:
    got a new one from Advance Auto...:bouncy:
     
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    Shopped around, and in the interest of a tight wallet, opted for the AGM group 34 battery from Advance. It was $178 after a discount coupon, and taxes. It has a 3yr replacement policy and is warranted for 8yrs. Hope it holds up.
    Thanks for all the advice and recommendations. You guys are the best!!!
     
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