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[Ry' N Jen]

If you really want to know the warranty on an Optima battery, go to their web site and educate your self!
http://www.optimabatteries.com/optima_edge/warranty.php

 

[KeswickDave]

I've been looking, as I've been having issues with the current one when you combine cold and sitting idle for a couple of days... here at Wallymart Canada, they have the Optimas, and also "Energizer" brand.

A little research on the web seems to indicate that the Energizer is made by Johnson Controls, who also makes Die Hard and other "house brand" batteries, and who also recently bought out Optima.

The red top (RT below) is going for $179, the higher-end model of Energizer (EN below) is $109.

The specs are as follows, as best as I can recall:

RT - 1000 A
EN - 1000 A

RT - 800 CCA
EN - 795 CCA

RT - 3 year replacement warranty
EN - 3 year replacement warranty

RT - 10 year warranty
EN - 9 year warranty

Both are a nice step up from the stock battery at 600 CCA as I recall.

But I'm not clear on why I should spend an additional $70 for the red top.

Appreciate your thoughts

Dave

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I've been looking, as I've been having issues with the current one when you combine cold and sitting idle for a couple of days... here at Wallymart Canada, they have the Optimas, and also "Energizer" brand.

A little research on the web seems to indicate that the Energizer is made by Johnson Controls, who also makes Die Hard and other "house brand" batteries, and who also recently bought out Optima.

The red top (RT below) is going for $179, the higher-end model of Energizer (EN below) is $109.

The specs are as follows, as best as I can recall:

RT - 1000 A
EN - 1000 A

RT - 800 CCA
EN - 795 CCA

RT - 3 year replacement warranty
EN - 3 year replacement warranty

RT - 10 year warranty
EN - 9 year warranty

Both are a nice step up from the stock battery at 600 CCA as I recall.

But I'm not clear on why I should spend an additional $70 for the red top.

Appreciate your thoughts

Dave

Bragging rights?
I went with Optima because I have one in my "Toy". Other conventional lead acid batteries have always gotten damaged, leaked acid and over time rotted out and destroyed the battery box, left me stranded waiting fo a tow back to town to fix every thing. I also like the fact that an Optima can be mounted in any position anywhere. Conventional lead acid batteries don't have that option.
Canadian Tire also sells Spiral wound batteries (Probably made by the same out fit as Optima)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/s...400&subctgrid=1408474396672453&freshPage=true

 

[tjkj2002]

I've been looking, as I've been having issues with the current one when you combine cold and sitting idle for a couple of days... here at Wallymart Canada, they have the Optimas, and also "Energizer" brand.

A little research on the web seems to indicate that the Energizer is made by Johnson Controls, who also makes Die Hard and other "house brand" batteries, and who also recently bought out Optima.

The red top (RT below) is going for $179, the higher-end model of Energizer (EN below) is $109.

The specs are as follows, as best as I can recall:

RT - 1000 A
EN - 1000 A

RT - 800 CCA
EN - 795 CCA

RT - 3 year replacement warranty
EN - 3 year replacement warranty

RT - 10 year warranty
EN - 9 year warranty

Both are a nice step up from the stock battery at 600 CCA as I recall.

But I'm not clear on why I should spend an additional $70 for the red top.

Appreciate your thoughts

Dave

Optima is owned by Interstate batteries.

 

[KeswickDave]

Optima is owned by Interstate batteries.

Don't think so... not trying to be argumentative or anything but It appears that Johnson Controls bought Optima in 2000...

Johnson Controls hopes to Optimize new brand - The Business ...

Also...

Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls...

At any rate, money's tight so I bought the Energizer.

Dave

 

[KeswickDave]

Bragging rights?
I went with Optima because I have one in my "Toy". Other conventional lead acid batteries have always gotten damaged, leaked acid and over time rotted out and destroyed the battery box, left me stranded waiting fo a tow back to town to fix every thing. I also like the fact that an Optima can be mounted in any position anywhere. Conventional lead acid batteries don't have that option.
Canadian Tire also sells Spiral wound batteries (Probably made by the same out fit as Optima)
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/s...400&subctgrid=1408474396672453&freshPage=true

Thanks socks, I certainly can see how the cool factor would apply

As mentioned above money is tight so I went with the Energizer... I now understand some of the reasons you might go with an Optima but I can't justify it at this time.

I saw the Canadian tire ones too, the specs are sparse on the web site for some of them though. Oh well, this one should keep me going for a while.

Dave

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Thanks socks, I certainly can see how the cool factor would apply

As mentioned above money is tight so I went with the Energizer... I now understand some of the reasons you might go with an Optima but I can't justify it at this time.

I saw the Canadian tire ones too, the specs are sparse on the web site for some of them though. Oh well, this one should keep me going for a while.

Dave

Just think, you got a pink bunny under the hood now!
And the money is tight statement I too can fully relate to.

 

[MKay]

prices over here for optimas are in excess of 250 pounds so i went for an exide ultra 12v75A for only 88pounds. time will tell anyway

 

[tjkj2002]

Don't think so... not trying to be argumentative or anything but It appears that Johnson Controls bought Optima in 2000...

Johnson Controls hopes to Optimize new brand - The Business ...

Also...

Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., a.k.a. Interstate Batteries, is a privately-owned company that markets automotive batteries manufactured by Johnson Controls...

At any rate, money's tight so I bought the Energizer.

Dave

Not accordong to Interstate they did not,I talk with the Interstate guys every week.

 

[cdh1125]

http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/products/power_solutions/Brands/OPTIMA.html

 

[tjkj2002]

http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/publish/us/en/products/power_solutions/Brands/OPTIMA.html

http://www.interstateallbattery.com/vehicle_batteries.htm

 

[MoJoe]

Optima is owned by JCI.

I am on the fence on what to purchase, I have not been having luck with batteries since my OE one died 2 years ago. I am tired of leaking batteries and corroded cables. I have replaced the alt, and it has been in the shop and nothing can be found wrong.

Is it a battery problem (cheap batteries), or something else? Input is appreciated.

 

[cdh1125]

http://www.interstateallbattery.com/vehicle_batteries.htm

which are also made my johnson controls

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2001/05/10/020617.html

Johnson Controls supplies batteries to Interstate Batteries'
328 distributors across the United States and Canada

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Quite frankly who gives a shit who owns what company?
It comes down to how good the end product is!