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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,994 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
I have a red top Optima battery in my 74 and over the last few months, the engine has been turning over slower and slower. What are the characteristics of the Optima when it is going bad?
Lead acid batteries usually just dump and won't start the car. I haven't checked the voltage at rest or while the engine is running to see if it's the battery or my charging system. I guess that will be tonight's activity. Can I use an external charger to try to put a full charge on the battery? Thanks, Spoke |
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 7,943 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A load test is a good idea. I'd charge it up, then take it to your FLAPS to have them do it.
The Optima is a great battery... but one thing that will kill it is letting it go completely dead. Often, they can't be brought back to life. So, if you're storing your car for the winter (it's cold in PA), be sure to disconnect it. A center console clock is enough to kill a battery. Don't ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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