I've been looking through some threads cause by battery is on its way out. Need a jump start as I type this.

Which model number is the Red Optima Battery that you guys picked up? Been reading that its either the 34/78 or 75/34. What's the difference? Don't know what the numbers mean.

And also I've read that the Red top needs the bottom spacer. Does the battery come with the spacers?

Please help me. Plan on picking a battery in a day or so.

Thanks.

 

these are some questions that i've been wondering also.

 

Yes it comes with the bottom spacer, i know the 34/78 fits since thats what i found to be the best after searching through a lot of posts on here and is what i purchased.

 

75/35 fits too. Thats what ive been running

 

I love Gel batteries...

 

Alright thanks guys. Seems like both seem like a good fit.

But now another problem. After jump starting my car this morning, the check engine light is on. Its possible that I have to just disconnect the battery for 15 minutes for everything to reset and hopefully it'll go away. You think thats the problem? If not I'll just bring it to a dealer after I get a new battery.

 

thats the same battery i have, i love it. never gives me a problem. (knock knock)

 

Pull the clock backup fuse for a few min. That will reset teh light

 

For godness shake. They are not Gel battery. They are lead acid battery with fiberglass matts in between plates. They are more reliable and this technology has been used in hospital and communication systems for years. Gel cell is the worst battery you could have.

 

I just got a yellow top today, I had the same one in my old car, and I love it

 

Whats the difference between red and yellow top??

 

yellow top is a deap cycle. Unless you have a Huge stereo the red top is much better for you living in a cold climate

 

but if u put in a yellow top you'll never need to worry about your battery for as long as u own your car

 

thanks my battery is on its way out also. I'll probably be changing the headunit and stock sub but besides that im not running anything heavy so I guess all I need is the red

 

so im guessing the yellow also costs alot more? I have a friend with a red in his legend with an amp and 4 12's in his trunk seems to work good

 

Yellow top batteries don't last forever. I've had the in two different cars and they do die. The yellow top cost me about $130. So it's not too bad in price. But it does last for a very long time.

 

red top is a great battery, don't even worry just buy it.

 

Thanks for the help. But after I installed my red top today, the light went off.

Hopefully that information will help someone in the future.

O yeah, I picked up a 75/35 and it works perfectly.

 

I got the 25-910 from http://www.remybattery.com for $116 shipped.

It's very close in size to OEM, is lighter than the other RedTops, and it looks prettier too.