What Battery are you guys running

[D-BOI]

i had no idea optima was junk how can they even think of selling their stuff for 200 bucks then whats up with that??

 

[GDawg]

Optima is not junk. You just have to treat it like it expects. If you have a ton of stereo equipment then buy the Yellow one not the Red one for more active cycling. Do not let it completely drain cause that will help kill any good battery. There are two Reds for our cars, the smaller ones will not sit in our battery trays correctly. Don't bitch about it, get the right size and if not, you're the fool, not Optima.

It's a good battery. Just have to learn to have a non "stupid proof" battery.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Optima Red Top

 

[Satin Silver GT]

Whats the general rule of thumb time wise to replace a battery? Still on my original one in my 2002 GT.

 

[streethorse]

Whats the general rule of thumb time wise to replace a battery? Still on my original one in my 2002 GT.

Seems like they last longer in northen states. In Texas I usually get
4 or 5 years out of a battery.

 

[MustangLife]

A person only needs a expensive ass Optima or something in the $150-$200 range if your running your battery with the engine off for long periods of time. Otherwise there is no need or benefit from a **** Optima battery. A big 3upgrade will do more for a cars charging and battery than anything. I'm running a full screen double din head unit, mach 460 still installed and 1000 watt amp cranked to the ceiling and higher output headlights and foglights. And I still have no need for anything other than a normal battery. 160A alternator and upgraded alternator wiring is all I needed.

 

[Rickyll7]

they have diehard gold north or south and gold or non, im guessing since i live in michigan i should go with the north, but i never drive this thing unless its 50 degrees fahrenheit or above

No matter what battery you decide on, you should use a battery tender when going long periods of time without starting the car IMHO.

 

[GettinThere]

I only got 4-1/2 years out of my stock Motorcraft battery. I found the Optima at a good price, $120, so I gave it a try. I've been running it (daily driver) for a little over 3 years now. So far, so good.

 

[jayrw]

I replaced the duralast with a Optima Yellowtop in my 00 GT 2 years ago along with a stereo system (1500 watts RMS output between 2 amplifiers) Haven't had any problems.

 

[cbsdd]

I have a Kirkland Signature battery from Costco. No probs at all, great price at $53.

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

The factory Motorcraft lasted me about 5 years, then I switched to one from Wally World.

 

[Crzyhrse]

I'm still running my stocker from '03. I plan on getting another Motorcraft this spring. Almost 7 years on the same battery I'd say I got my money's worth out of it.

 

[JimC]

Replaced my original 9 year old battery last week with a NAPA Legend.

 

[flstang65]

Motorcraft