Another Optima red top problem

[vettekingz06]

I got a optima red top battery for my Z06--i got it home and it needed to be charged before putting it in the car. I put it on a quick charge of 10amps. After that, i went for a drive. When i got to my destination,the battery was spewing acid out the vents and was so hot you couldn't touch it. I got it out of the car and got a replacement. Of course the acid damaged my car, and i repaired the damage. The replacement battery would not hold a charge, so i had the car checked for a drain on the battery. No trouble was found--so back to the store-this time--for a replacement. They said the battery was good--yeah right--so i said i want my money back. I had to act like a real jerk to get my money back but they finally gave it to me. I went to the chevy dealer and got an ACdelco battery made for the car--all is well. Just beware of Optima red top batteries--they sit on the shelves a long time because they cost more than other batteries. Just my .02's.........

 

[BruceBed]

I've always used a Die Hard and never a problem.

 

[atmmac]

yeah Die Hard is the way to go. Get the gold and your all set.

 

[Remo]

Call me old fashion - but when it comes to things like batteries, oil filters even air cleaner elements - I go with stock GM replacements.

Remo:cool

 

[sorbet02]

same here, i still have the same delco battery from the factory and it still shows a green eye and holds a full charge.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL

 

[Mike Mercury]

if you want that technology - but don't want to purchase the Optima brand... there is another mfgr:

made by Exide.

 

[Lucy64]

I put the Optima red top in my 64 almost 2 years ago and have not had any problems. I also have many of my friends that use them and nobody has ever had a problem. I don't know what caused your problem and I have never heard of any battery act the way you say this one did.

 

[cbidwell]

I replaced my dead stock battery in my Z06 a few months ago with an Optima Redtop 75/35 and haven't had any problems since. Can't get the original AC Delco AGM 75P anymore .....

- Carter

 

[jrose7004]

I've had my Red Top for about 8 months and haven't had any trouble!

 

[Rain]

red top 11 months with no problems

 

[mqqn]

Hi folks -

I have had my red-top for several months now - no problems and it looks fantastic in the engine bay IMO.

best regards -

mqqn

 

[cuspid]

4 yellow tops here, no problems

 

[cbidwell]

Hi folks -

I have had my red-top for several months now - no problems and it looks fantastic in the engine bay IMO.

best regards -

mqqn

Looks just like mine ! Cool color !

- Carter

 

[RodsnRides]

Optima fan

Red top in the '71 Nova - 3 years, no issues
Yellow and Blue in the RV - 2 years, no issues
Red top in the '72 'Vette - 18 months, no issues

As I need batteries, I am moving to Optima. I also am not familiar with the problems you have experienced. But, as with anything produced in mass, consider this-like a kernel of popcorn, not every one of them is going to "pop".

I like the Optima battery, and I will continue with them-love the power, the look and the lack of wet acid. Works for me....

Rick

 

[Daryllawman]

I use the RED top myself and never no trouble.......

 

[Alex D]

The red top is a AGM battery and should NEVER be quick charged. The 10 amp charge you put on her was too much and heated the little liquid that is in such a battery to fumes. I wouldn't use more than a 2 amp charge on one of these. A 10 amp charge can make a regular lead acid battery boil slightly.
Operator error!!

 

[mrm1149]

According to their site the red top is not an absorbant glass mat battery, rather spiral wound technology.............

 

[Jersey-vinny]

I had a problem with the Delco in my C4. First thing I did upon taking delivery of my '99 last year was change to a red top Optima. No problems.
VINNY

 

[Ruckmjr]

My red top worked fine, in a jeep application. Even held up under winching...but...would not hold a charge longer than a week if the vehicle wasn't run. I thought something was draining the battery but when I replaced the red top with an Interstate, problems went away. I can let the jeep sit for a month or more and still fires right up. I won't spend my money on another Optima.

 

[mqqn]

My red top worked fine, in a jeep application. Even held up under winching...but...would not hold a charge longer than a week if the vehicle wasn't run. I thought something was draining the battery but when I replaced the red top with an Interstate, problems went away. I can let the jeep sit for a month or more and still fires right up. I won't spend my money on another Optima.

Hi Ruck -

Just some additional info - My Z sat in the garage for 6 weeks and I went out and started it two days ago. Started right up - no issues whatsoever.

The coupe gets a red-top at the first sign of trouble with the battery that is in it.

best regards -

mqqn