Which OPTIMA battery is better red or yellow?

YELLOWTOPs are also designed to be significantly discharged and recharged over and over again, while a starting battery like a REDTOP, works better and lasts longer when it is kept as close to a full state of charge (~12.6-12.8V) as possible.

What kind of battery is a Yellow Top OPTIMA?

AGM battery
The OPTIMA YellowTop high-performance AGM battery is one of the only true dual-purpose automotive batteries available. With premium cranking power and unparalleled cycling capability (rechargeability), it is perfect for modern accessory-loaded vehicles.

Are OPTIMA battery good?

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.

Is OPTIMA Red Top gel or AGM?

Generally, gel batteries are less tolerant of high heat and are charged at lower power than traditional or AGM batteries. An OPTIMA battery is neither a gel battery nor a regular flooded battery. OPTIMA is a SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY AGM battery.

How long will an Optima battery last?

In an application like that, they could expect to see an OPTIMA battery last up to four years. However, in a more moderate climate, like San Diego, if someone might see four years out of a flooded battery, they could see up to eight out of an OPTIMA. How the batteries are used also impacts performance and lifespan.

Can you overcharge a Optima battery?

OPTIMA batteries are more resilient in high heat applications than flooded batteries, but they are still susceptible to permanent damage, if they are overcharged. We suggest using a higher amperage level of about 10 amps, to help break up this sulfation, but monitoring the battery closely during the charging process.

Which is the most powerful 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.

How long will an OPTIMA YELLOWTOP last?

In an application like that, they could expect to see an OPTIMA battery last up to four years. However, in a more moderate climate, like San Diego, if someone might see four years out of a flooded battery, they could see up to eight out of an OPTIMA.

How many years do OPTIMA batteries last?

Are Odyssey batteries better than OPTIMA?

While the Odyssey is a perfectly fine battery for most needs, the Optima simply out-performs the PC680 in virtually every area. The Optima brings you higher cold cranking amps (620 as compared to 170), more amps in general (48 vs. 18) and even comes with a much better warranty (three years as opposed to two).