What is a yellow top battery?

YELLOWTOP DEEP-CYCLE BATTERY

The YELLOWTOP high-performance AGM battery is ideal for trucks with winches, vehicles with high-demand electronics and audio systems, commercial vehicles and heavy equipment. You can rely on this battery to provide ultimate starting and deep-cycle power.

Keeping this in consideration, what's the difference between redtop and Yellow Top batteries?

The REDTOP battery is what Optima considers their starting battery. The YELLOWTOP battery, on the other hand, is Optima's high-performance battery. A true dual-purpose automotive battery, the YELLOWTOP battery is recommended for accessory-heavy vehicles, or for vehicles running a lot of battery-draining electronics.

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People also ask, how long does a Yellow Top Optima battery last?

In an application like that, they could expect to see an OPTIMA battery last up to four years. However, in a more moderate climate, like San Diego, if someone might see four years out of a flooded battery, they could see up to eight out of an OPTIMA. How the batteries are used also impacts performance and lifespan.

What do the colors mean on Optima Batteries?

Optima's batteries come in three types, designated by its top and case colors. A “starting” battery will have a dark gray case; a light gray case signifies a deep-cycle battery. RedTop batteries provide high cranking power for vehicle starting, and rely on the alternator to recharge them and run any stock accessories.

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Are Yellow Top batteries good?

YELLOWTOP^® batteries. With premium cranking power and impressive cycling capability, this heavy-duty battery is also perfect for modern accessory-loaded vehicles. Low internal resistance also provides more consistent power output and faster recharges.

Are Optima Batteries worth?

An Optima batteries has a much lower self-discharge rate than conventional batteries, but all batteries will lose voltage over time, especially if there are any small electrical drains (alarm clock, stereo memory etc.).

What color Optima battery is best?

These batteries are designed for engine starting. The Optima Blue Top specs make them popular as marine deep cycle and RV house bank applications. The Yellow Top batteries have a good cross section between the most popular RedTop and BlueTop sizes.

Do Optima Batteries go bad?

In time, AGM batteries, including OPTIMA^® batteries, may fail. In many cases, OPTIMA batteries that are assumed to be bad may actually be perfectly fine, just deeply discharged. The great thing about AGM batteries, including OPTIMA REDTOP^® and YELLOWTOP^® batteries, is that they have very low internal resistance.

Who makes the best car battery?

The Best Car Battery:

Optima Batteries RedTop 34/78.
ACDelco Advantage AGM Automotive BCI Group 51 Battery.
Odyssey PC680 Battery.
Mighty Max ML35-12 Battery.
Optima Batteries D35 Dual Purpose Battery.
ACDelco 47AGM Professional AGM Automotive Battery.
Soundquest Power Battery AGM Design.

Do Optima Batteries need a special charger?

Yes, and you can use any charger on an OPTIMA battery as long as the voltage is regulated properly. If your charger will remain on indefinitely, the voltage should be at 13.8 volts maximum with a one-amp maximum current.

Are Optima Blue Top batteries worth it?

Optima Technology and Advantages

The durability (shock resistance) and exceptional longevity (when best charging practices are used) make a BlueTop battery an excellent value and an extremely popular choice for long-time anglers and boaters.

What is a blue top battery?

The BLUETOP is a high-performance AGM battery with exceptional running time and more recharges than you'd get out of a traditional battery. This flexible boat battery and RV battery is ideal for those who need a sure-starting, strong-cranking, maintenance-free power source.

What is the warranty on Optima Yellow Top battery?

OPTIMA REDTOP Warranty Information

6V, 12V Passenger Vehicle / Light Truck (noncommercial)	36 months free replacement
Commercial	12 Months free replacement
Abusive service / Deep-cycle Applications / Car Audio	Not covered

Where is the date on an Optima battery?

The first digit states the year. Digits 2,3, & 4 equal the day of the year. If the date code on the top of the battery is missing use the bar code sticker to qualify the date of the battery.

Which is better AGM or gel battery?

The main difference between gel and AGM batteries is the charge rates. AGM batteries can handle higher charge and discharge rates than gel batteries. Gel batteries are more expensive than other lead-acid battery types, so they are not ideal outside a handful of specific solar applications (very hot climates, mainly).

How do I know if my AGM battery is bad?

Place the sensor on the end of the red wire from the meter onto the "+" terminal of the AGM battery. Place the sensor on the end of the black wire onto the "-" terminal of the AGM battery. Read the multimeter display. A fully charged AGM battery has an output voltage of about 13 volts.

Can you charge a Yellow Top Optima Battery?

Yes, and you can use any charger on an Optima battery as long as the voltage is regulated properly. If your charger will remain on indefinitely, the voltage should be at 13.8 volts maximum with a one-amp maximum current. We would only recommend trickle charge for charge maintenance purposes only.

How do you charge a dead Optima battery?

Connect the batteries in parallel using the jumper cables.
Connect the charger leads to the terminals on the good battery.
Turn on the charger.
Charge the batteries for 1 hour.
Turn off the charger.
Disconnect the charger from the good battery.
Disconnect the jumper cables from both batteries.
Check for warmth.

How many years do car batteries last?

Under these conditions, you can probably expect your car battery life to be about six years. On average, a car battery lasts between two and five years. If you live in the northern United States, your car battery lifespan will be longer, because you're in a cold climate.

Is Optima Yellow Top an AGM battery?

The OPTIMA YellowTop high-performance AGM battery is one of the only true dual-purpose automotive batteries available. With premium cranking power and unparalleled cycling capability (rechargeability), it is perfect for modern accessory-loaded vehicles.

How long is the warranty on Optima Batteries?

12 months