What is the strongest Optima battery?

One of the most powerful batteries from Optima is the 9006-006-FFP BlueTop. In fact, it can rival Optima Red Top 34R when it comes to power and acts like a marine starting battery. It is can provide you 4 hours of 40 lbs.

Are Optima batteries really better?

Up to 2X Longer Life: Durable construction and high resistance to extreme temperature and vibration are why Optima batteries last up to 2 times longer than ordinary batteries. Resistant to All Damaging Factors: They are corrosion resistant and ideal for all types of weather and temperatures.

Which OPTIMA battery is better red or yellow?

The REDTOP battery is what Optima considers their starting battery. The YELLOWTOP battery, on the other hand, is Optima’s high-performance battery. A true dual-purpose automotive battery, the YELLOWTOP battery is recommended for accessory-heavy vehicles, or for vehicles running a lot of battery-draining electronics.

Do Optima Batteries come in different sizes?

However, that is not the case and we actually sell quite a few batteries in quite a few different sizes. You can find the dimensions and other specifications of all our REDTOP batteries here, our YELLOWTOP batteries here and our BLUETOP batteries here.

Do Optima Batteries go bad?

If your Optima is in this range and you think it should be charged, it’s not taking or not holding a charge. This usually means that your battery is sulfated, which happens when it sits for a long time (not charging) or is deeply discharged when it shouldn’t be. Or it’s just old.

Can you recharge a OPTIMA battery?

Yes, and you can use any charger on an Optima battery as long as the voltage is regulated properly. If your charger will remain on indefinitely, the voltage should be at 13.8 volts maximum with a one-amp maximum current. We would only recommend trickle charge for charge maintenance purposes only.

Is the Optima 34R Redtop a good battery?

Optima 34R RedTop is designed to deliver high power cranking ability even in harsh weather conditions. This battery is great for heavy use by hot rods and off-roaders with its leak-proof, high power, and starting ability.

Which is the Best Group 34 or 34R battery?

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Can a Optima battery be used in a custom fitment?

While OPTIMA doesn’t offer what we consider to be ‘direct-fit’ replacements for every vehicle, many owners have successfully used our products in applications that we would consider to be ‘custom fitments.’ If you are using this battery in a custom fitment, please review the tips found here: Vehicle not in Fitment Guide

What kind of lead is in an Optima battery?

At the heart of every OPTIMA battery is a series of individual spiral-wound cells comprised of two pure (99.99%) lead plates coated in a precise coating of lead oxide. One coated plate is positive and the other is negative.