Dropping (battery) acid-check your old Optimas!

[Sinovac]

My 7 year old OEM battery was functioning just fine when I decided to install my Ford Racing headers last week. When I removed the trunk tray to disconnect the battery, I noticed the battery had started to leak near the terminals and battery acid was pooling on the top. It was just by sheer coincidence that I discovered this before it did any damage. The OEM batteries are now 7-8 years old and should be inspected/replaced even if they are working.

 

[BlackICE]

:agree:

My 05 battery was replaced 6 months ago although it seem to still work fine.

 

[Horsepower]

What battery did you use to replace the old one?
Horsepower

 

[BlackICE]

Optima red top.

 

[2112]

This is Kayvan's list;

Default GT Battery Replacements / Definitive List

Definitive list: Mfg. / Part # / Est. $

Sears Platinum Part # 22850080 Platinum 75/86dt CSA 290742
$170-200

Odyssey 25PC1400 [may have A or T at end]
$239

Odyssey 1230
$200

Optima / Red Top / Group Series #25 (not 34R, wont fit) / $130-185

Autozone Duralast Platinum group 78DT (mfg. Johnson Controls, parent of Optima) $139

Ford OEM / Ford part number # 5g7z10655AA

 

[BlackICE]

http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batter...1-1-catcorr&keywords=Optima++Group+Series+#25

I got one here and the date code was within 1 month of my order. :thumbsup

 

[KJRGT]

:agree:

My 05 battery was replaced 6 months ago although it seem to still work fine.

Me too Clinton.
I replaced mine at the 5 year mark even though it worked perfect and I never used a tender either.