My vehicle was laid up for about four weeks while I dealt with my spider gear issue- which was a nightmare in and of itself and a story for another day. I would like to take this opportunity, however, to thank Mike Serpe and Harald for their courtesy and assistance with that problem. Any way, after being idle for a number of weeks, the battery needed a charge to fire up the vehicle; it was completely dead. I have an Optima Red Top that is no more than 12 to 18 months old. I know this issue was discussed at some length regarding a similar problem Dutch was having. I could not remember how it was left. Are these batteries greatly overrated or is mine a fluke? I do have an after market alarm, but it was never engaged during the down time, and I’m not sure how much, if any, draw it causes when not engaged. If it is the alarm should I have a yellow top? I went with the red because I need the cc amps for winter mornings in New England.
Dutch, I took a look at that thread and saw that you sent an e-mail to Optima and were waiting for a reply. What was their response? Did you go back to an Interstate battery (Grey or Green top)?
Thanks.
Dutch, I took a look at that thread and saw that you sent an e-mail to Optima and were waiting for a reply. What was their response? Did you go back to an Interstate battery (Grey or Green top)?
Thanks.