Battery replacement recommendations

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Hazzard

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Optima are kick *** batteries, we run the yellow top in the trucks and the red top in the race cars. I have never had an issue with them and they seem to last many years. You wont be disappointed.
 

Fred

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The Optima batteries are now made in Mexico v. the US. I think that is why there have been a larger increase with issues. Not worth the money IMO. Check out the Sears Platinum series.
 

Baron138

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Just replaced my Optima in my vette with the Platinum. Also put Platinums in my Avalanche and the Explorer. Reviews looked good and I found the Platinums waranty was way better than the Optima's. Used to use the Optimas in everything but have had issues with the last few I had. Good luck with whatever you choose.
 

dkfc13

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I have had a number of issues with the Optima. I prefer the Odyssey batteries which are also sold by Sears as the Die Hard Platinum as many have mentioned previously.
 
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