Cooldmitriy

Hello to everyone. I have been a member on this side for less then 2 month and really enjoy it. I like you guys, you are very helpfull. And once again I need your advice.

I am going to replace my original 2000 TL Delco battery. I've done some reading here about Optima redtop and Delco batteries.
Guys, what battery would you recommend me to buy (if you may give me a price range that would be great).

Thank you all in advance.

fsttyms1

if you need it for nothing more than starting your car a sears diehard or like battery will suffice. if you dont mind spending the money then the optima red top is your best bet

5%Tints

where do they sell optimas?? kragen?

fsttyms1

many car audio shops, sears

Cooldmitriy

Thank you guys. Are there any diffirent flavors of RedTop batteries? What about OEM Delco?

fsttyms1

well there is the red top, the yellow top and the new blue top. if you dont have a big stereo then the later 2 arent necessary. you could get another oem battery but you will probably pay as much for it at the dealer as a optima at sears.

Cooldmitriy

Hi fsttyms1,

I checked out SEARS's web site and found 8 diffirent Red tops available for sale :-) What model do I need?

I also went to Optima web site, picked ACURA from the list and search came back with no matched.Not sure why.

fsttyms1

75/35 red

Cooldmitriy

Thank you, fsttyms1.

fsttyms1

yup, make sure you get the cover. you will need it to sit on so that the battery sits high enough for the tiedown

Cooldmitriy

May I utilize original cover that came with my Delco battery or it will not fit?

fsttyms1

wont fit with the optima, with a oem style replacement (sears,batteries plus, ect...) it will be able to be reused

Cooldmitriy

Very interesting. Where do I get a cover for Optima that will fit in Acura TL '00 ?

fsttyms1

it should come with it, its just al small (about)1" thick piece of plastic that the battery sits on to raise it up highenough

Cooldmitriy

fsttyms1, thanks a lot

fsttyms1

Yup!

Cooldmitriy

fsttyms1, I went to Pep Boys and they checked their database for Optima batteries, but could not find anything for Acura 2000. I told them that 75/35 should fit, but they said that if Optima does not offer anything for Acura, then there's the reason for that.

I found one 75/35 with a plastic cover on the shelf. My question, do I put that cover on the bottom or the top of the battery?

Thanks

03CoupeV6

Well if it raises the battery up, I'm going to take that to mean you put it on the bottom.

steve

Very basic question: How do you remove the cover from the battery on a 2003 TL? I see no bolts just something that looks like a washer. I just want to check the posts for corrosion but can't get to the battery. Thanks

@cUr@-TL

just pull the cover upwards...

Bareback

Just place the cover under the battery and your good too go!

slickshoes

If you don't feel like spending $110 on a Optima battery, pick up a cheap $40 one at Costco, they are made by Johnson Controls Inc. They not only make the Optimas, but they make Diehards, and the Honda OEM batteries that were in our car from the factory, as well as many many others....you cannot go wrong, a 3 year full replacement warranty at Costco as well.