DIFFERENT SIZES/SPECS - WHY SHOULD I PICK ONE SIZE OVER ANOTHER?
All batteries presented for your vehicle will meet or exceed your OEM specifications. If you have more than one choice of battery sizes our default recommendation is to choose the battery that offers the most Amp Hour (AH) or Reserve Capacity (RC). Also, the larger batteries may have higher Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) which benefits modified engines or severe cold weather starting applications. However, if weight or price is a concern the lower spec battery choice may be the best choice for you.It is important to think about how you will use the battery in your application
DIFFERENT PRICES - WHY ARE DIFFERENT BATTERIES FOR MY VEHICLE PRICED DIFFERENTLY?
All OPTIMA batteries are built using the highest quality components and the most advanced manufacturing processes. There are no “cheap” versions. Pricing variances are determined by the difference in the cost of the components and the complexity of the manufacturing process for each battery type.
DIFFERENT SIZES/SPECS - WHY SHOULD I PICK ONE SIZE OVER ANOTHER?
All batteries presented for your vehicle will meet or exceed your OEM specifications. If you have more than one choice of battery sizes our default recommendation is to choose the battery that offers the most Amp Hour (AH) or Reserve Capacity (RC). Also, the larger batteries may have higher Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) which benefits modified engines or severe cold weather starting applications. However, if weight or price is a concern the lower spec battery choice may be the best choice for you.It is important to think about how you will use the battery in your application
DIFFERENT PRICES - WHY ARE DIFFERENT BATTERIES FOR MY VEHICLE PRICED DIFFERENTLY?
All OPTIMA batteries are built using the highest quality components and the most advanced manufacturing processes. There are no “cheap” versions. Pricing variances are determined by the difference in the cost of the components and the complexity of the manufacturing process for each battery type.
Red or yellow – what do the colors mean?
Use REDTOP for normal engine starting where an alternator immediately monitors the state of charge and provides energy to the battery whenever it is needed.
This would describe most stock vehicles, including automotive and RV under hood starting, heavy equipmentwhere startingthe primary function, and diesel vehicles without aftermarket electronics.
Use YELLOWTOP when electrical loads are higher than average, or when the discharge cycle is more than typical engine starting such as vehicles with multiple electronic accessories and vehicles without alternators. This can also include vehicle with a lot of factory electronics such as power sliding doors and a DVD player. Examples also include: racing vehicles without a charging system, dedicated drag racers, diesel-powered vehicles with aftermarket electronics, and vehicles with inverters, winches, underdrive pullers or other accessories.