Optima is very good, Run them in all my cars. Hold their charge well in my chilly climate as well.
Pros: hold charge well
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Optima batteries tend to last pretty long because they use AGM over lead acid
Pros: tend to last
Been running red tops for 2 years. been fine so far.
Pros: been fine so far
2007 EOS VR6 6 volt Optima battery replacement Just following up to help out anybody else grappling with this expensive battery situation. I bought two of the red top Optima 8010-044 batteries on Amazon for $189 each and replaced the absurd $$$ yellow ones with no problems whatsoever. All I did was buy a battery charger and hooked it up to the jump points under the hood before disconnecting the old batteries, it was enough to retain all settings. To sum up, don't worry, it's a super simple operation that in no way requires an expensive trip to VW service. I will update if any problems arise as it's only been about a week as of this writing.
Pros: super simple operation
Cons: expensive battery situation
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Eos
Part number: 8010-044
I bought a red top and have had no problems!! Can run the radio with the car off. Car can sit for weeks with no problems starting. Worth every penny
Pros: no problems, reliable starting
Vehicle:
Subaru
I got the yellow top but it was worth every cent fwiw. Swapped to a yellow and feel like I could start first time every time in the tundra.
Pros: reliable starting, worth cost
Had an Optima once. It was fine til it died, and it died hard. These days I stick with Interstate blemished units, since you can get them with cosmetic blems for about $35 from your local dealer. Cable wise, I updated them with the ones from a Mk3 VR6. I like the connectors better. Cables seem to be identical otherwise. Thicker alternator wire from Autotech is a must.
Pros: updated with Mk3 VR6 cables
Cons: died hard
My last Optima was outlasted by a Sears Die Hard.
Cons: short lifespan
Vehicle:
Nissan
Optima was once a great battery. However a few years back they moved their production and since then its been a nightmare of failures.
Pros: once great battery
Cons: nightmare of failures
No they are garbage now. Source: we sell them at work. We also warranty them. Don't buy an Optima. Ever since Johnson bought them, they went downhill.
Cons: garbage now, went downhill
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