Optima Batteries

[cLAY]

I've got the CT spirals in my Jeeps(3 in total). I buy them mostly for the convince and the warranty.  I exchanged two now under warranty. No fuss just walk in to any CT plunk it down and walk out with a new one. They even keep the warranty in the computer now so if I lose the receipt its no big deal, they still honor it.

Both times were my own fault. I have a slow draw somewhere on my Jeep. Not a big deal if it gets driven every week but lately its been sitting for 3-6months between runs.

[BrokenAxle]

The optima batteries are made by interstate. They now carry a 3 year free replacement warranty.  I still think they are a good quality product.

[WagoneerXJ]

I've got 3 optima's in 3 of my jeeps.. Two red's and a yellow. Been awesome for the last couple years. The yellow top is 5 years old now. The red tops were returned to my store, tested by another employee and considered junk. I took them home and trickle charged them with the proper charger and they both came back. That was 2 years ago 

[LLYJ]

What do you mean by proper charger - digital automatic or an old school basic at 2 amps ?

[Mud]

Thoughts on exide orbital anyone?

[Vinman]

Thoughts on exide orbital anyone?

I've been using the Exide Orbitals for years, I've had two failures but both probably my own fault. First one was drained completely at least 5-6 times until I finally figured out the excessive ignition off draw.
The second sat in my basement un-used and never charged for probably 4 years.

I will continue to use them until they give me a reason not to.

Vince

[binare]

I've been using the Exide Orbitals for years, I've had two failures but both probably my own fault. First one was drained completely at least 5-6 times until I finally figured out the excessive ignition off draw.
The second sat in my basement un-used and never charged for probably 4 years.

I will continue to use them until they give me a reason not to.

Vince

That's all that matters. My crap arse mopar battery was 8 years old till it saw winch duty, then I started having issues. Against my better judgement I bought another Eliminater from CT which I've trashed before, she's been strong this season so I'm happy, all that matters.