I took my yellow top Optima off of the trickle charger a few days ago, and fiddled with the new tail light lenses. Only had the parking/tail lights on for a few minutes. (Probably not 15 minutes total.)
Went to start the car Saturday, and it didn't even have enough "oomph" to get the car started.
So... looks like it's time.

My battery is mounted in the front compartment. I don't care anything about buying another Optima battery, although this one has served me well.
My only requirements are that it be a sealed battery (I realize those are likely to be more expensive. Does that require AGM construction, like the Optima?) and it should have both side and top posts.
The ability to sit for a month and not go flat would also be nice. The Optima would do that when it was newer, but it's gotten more and more finicky. (I was gonna say "cranky", but I won't.)

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Raydar
88 Formula IMSA Fastback. 4.9, NVG T550

Praise the Lowered!

Find a DEKA distributor in your area.

quote Originally posted by steve308: Find a DEKA distributor in your area.

IMO, Optima batteries are just not the quality of what they used to be. Agree the Deka Intimidator is one heck of an AGM battery. The Odyssey Batteries are also excellent. Those are probably the only batteries not manufactured by Exide or Johnson Controls

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

Have you checked Costco? Best price and warranty in my area.

quote Originally posted by David Hambleton: Have you checked Costco? Best price and warranty in my area.

Costco batteries are made by Johnson Controls. It is likely that they supply different a quality levels.
Lately I have been buying the new Walmart economy batteries for $50 . They carry only a one year warranty but the last one that I purchased for my truck lasted 4 years. I believe that it is Exide brand sold under th Walmart name.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "