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Offline Mo Printer

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Which Optima Battery?
« on: 12/ 2/09 - 10:58AM »
So it's time to replace my old wet cell battery, and I'm going with an Optima, but which one is best for my use?  I'm sure I'll be winching, but I usually keep the engine running while I winch.  I don't have any other heavy loads.  Should I go deep cycle or just a starting battery?  I know you guys have experience & knowledge about this.  Any input is appreciated!
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Re: Which Optima Battery?
« Reply #1 on: 12/ 2/09 - 11:23AM »
When you're ready check out Sam's Club.  They have the Red Top for $134.99 right now.  Blue Marine is $159.  I didn't see a Yellow Top.

For reference, Red Top at Pep Boys is $184.99.
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Re: Which Optima Battery?
« Reply #2 on: 12/ 2/09 - 12:34PM »
We have had this debate before and the general consensus was to go with the Yellow top. It has all the features of the Red, but has the added bonus of being a deep cycle battery

http://ozarksjeepthing.com/c/index.php/topic,9065.0.html

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Re: Which Optima Battery?
« Reply #3 on: 12/11/09 - 03:02AM »
amemn brother lone wolf yellow top yellow top
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Re: Which Optima Battery?
« Reply #4 on: 01/ 3/10 - 07:27PM »
Just picked up a Yellow Top at south side Sam's for $162.87. Red Top had gone up to $139.40 since my post above.
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