Optima or Odyssey?

[luk4mud]

I know nothing about batteries. I need a new one for the FJ80, has a winch. What's my better option and why? What size do I need? Thanks in advance.

 

[daniel3507]

I dont have expierence with Odyssey batteries but I work at Interstate Batteries and we constantly have people bringing Optima batteries back. Usually withing a couple years too. I would avoid the Optima.

 

[Smksignals]

I just purchased a Diehard Platinum based on searches here. From what I understand it is a re-badged Odyssey. This is also what the tech @ Sears told me. Plus you cant beat the warranty.

Two good threads on this subject -

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14285&highlight=platinum

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33581&highlight=platinum

 

[Dave Bennett]

I just purchased a Diehard Platinum based on searches here. From what I understand it is a re-badged Odyssey. This is also what the tech @ Sears told me. Plus you cant beat the warranty.

Two good threads on this subject -

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14285&highlight=platinum

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33581&highlight=platinum

:iagree:

 

[luk4mud]

Sears, here I come. $210 OTD with an 8 year full replacement warranty per the sales guy. I would likely buy 3 Brand X batteries in that same timeframe. Thanks guys!

 

[rambrush]

You are on the right path My Odyssey's are working great.

 

[daniel3507]

I never realized how much warranty they have or the CCA. Impressive.

 

[CoastalDefender]

I have Sears Die Hard Platinum in my Frontier. It will be the battery that replaces the one in my wife's Xterra when it goes bad.

 

[Dave Bennett]

I have Sears Die Hard Platinum in my Frontier. It will be the battery that replaces the one in my wife's Xterra when it goes bad.

And you only have to drive to South Aberdeen for warranty :snorkel:

 

[CoastalDefender]

And you only have to drive to South Aberdeen for warranty :snorkel:

Shhhhhh! :sombrero:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Odyssey


I have a Lexus and winch, and i am running an Odyssey battery with no problems, I also run a fridge, ARB light at night and no problems!

 

[daniel3507]

Have long have you guys had them last usually? Do they last the length of the warranty?

 

[luk4mud]

Picked up the Sears Plat. on Wednesday and installed. It came with a 4 year full replacement warranty. $220 out the door.

 

[SafariPacific]

My two optimas are headed out the door. Recently started having, or I should say, not starting and not recharging issues in cold weather. I've had the red tops since 2006, so they've had an ok run especially up to the Arctic in 2007.

So its time for some new juice. I'm curious what others have experience in longevity with Odyssey, Diehard and other brands that may be available.

 

[lwg]

The Odyssey design life is about 12 years, much more than the Optima. According to our Odyssey rep the Optima's use recycled lead instead of virgin lead. I'm not a chemist so I'll have to take his word on it's value in the battery world. I think at one time Optima's did that, prior to Interstate's acquisition of them as they used to be a very good battery.

Unfortunately none of us Odyssey dealers can touch Sears' warranty on them as they are big enough to handle beyond the standard 4 year warranty themselves.