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RyanbabZ71

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Just wondering which model you have? Autozone has a few different red top models. My truck is 4 yrs old now and I am going to replace it soon

 

Thanks

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XTOAK

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I don't have one in my truck but we use them offshore on our oil platforms, and they perform well. Due to the continuous vibration from the 24/7 rotating equipment running on the platforms, a regular lead-acid battery just won't hold up and we would replace them every year as they were shot. The Optimas last three to five years in that harsh environment as they're made to take the vibration.

 

We use them in our "escape capsules" that are used for dropping off and motoring away from the platform in the event of a catastrophic failure (fire, explosion, etc) so those batteries are very important to us. I'd imagine they'd work great in a guys truck and last quite a while.

 

We use both the red and yellow top...but the one that is preferred is the marine battery (can't remember whether it's yellow or red) as it's got more CCA.

Scott02Z71 Enthusiast

Scott02Z71

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I've got one in my truck, pretty happy with it. Performs well with my stereo system and all of the other accessories that I've got.

 

Scott :cheers::lol:

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txchevy4ever

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I've been lookin at these as well, I've got a stock truck (electrically speaking) so which would be more logical, yellow top or red top?

If you don't say run accessories with the engine off very often the Red top is sufficient.

RyanZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanZ71

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:cheers: <-----didn't realize this was a troll gremlen till I clicked on it lol, always thought it was a face with a green cape.

 

Anyways, I work on equipment that is used to assist with production of the Optima Batteries here at their Aurora, Colorado Production facility. If any of you are ever in this neck of the woods, you might enjoy takeing a tour and seeing how the best batteries in the world are produced!

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Greek

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My Silverado is 4 yrs, 4 months old so i decided to replace the original battery before it goes. I purchased the Red Top Optima from the local COSTCO $99.00 and replaced the Delco Freedom over the weekend. It fit i there pretty good. gives you a little more space (width). Hopefully I'll be good for another 5 years. :crazy:

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