red top model # 8020-164-35 RT I have one and it fits perfectly in the oem battery box and cover.
Pros: fits perfectly
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Redtop here as well - fits fine and bolts in just fine.
Pros: fits fine, bolts fine
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Bosch battery from Pep Boys here in Raleigh, NC was $89. A couple lights were on the dash after I replaced it, and I called the dealer. They said after driving about 50 miles or so, all the electronics reset themselves. With tax, it cost me $96 and about 15 minutes to change the battery.... The Bosch battery I bought was actually a couple lbs lighter than the factory A4 battery as well...
Pros: lighter than factory, electronics reset automatically
Vehicle:
Audi A4
Mileage: 50 km
You can also pick up a Bosch battery that fits for around $120 at Pep Boys. I changed out the battery on my 02 about 6 months ago and other than waiting a day for the power windows to reset there was nothing else that needed resetting.
Pros: easy to install, no complex resets
Vehicle:
Audi A4
i'm very pleased with the battery's performance. i took the family to the drive in theater and sat through 3 movies listening to the stereo and using the lights. when it was time to start the van, it did so without even the slightest hint of complaint. also, this afternoon my EV gave me a fit and would not fire up at the car wash. i cranked the living bejeesus out of the starter and the battery never once gave a sign of weakening. no jumps were needed. a highly recommended battery alternative!
Pros: pleased with performance, high cranking power
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I put in a Optima yellow top that I got at Costco for about $150. I bought a $5 extension so my wires could reach the terminal. Great sealed dry cell battery!
Pros: great sealed dry cell
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Actually the Deka's usually test out at almost double their rated CCA, but the big thing is the capacity. with such a small battery, yeah it may crank out enough CCA to turn you over in the winter, but it will only do it for a much shorter time than a conventional battery.
Pros: double their rated CCA
Cons: shorter time than conventional
Optima Yellow top is pretty good. Avoid the Red Top's like the plague.
Pros: pretty good
Cons: avoid the red top
optima=the suck... one year on a yellow top turned into .05 volts under load....
Pros: null
Cons: turned into .05 volts
The new optimas are junk, I would get a conventional battery and call it a day. I have had numerous red tops in the past in various vehicles and they last no longer than a regular battery should and I didnt think they were all they were cracked up to be. When it came time after 4 years to replace the battery in my car I just got a conventional interstate and have been happy since
Pros: happy with interstate
Cons: new optimas are junk
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