OnA Fan

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So the current battery is 6 years old and pretty much been near dead for a year, sitting in the garage on a trickle charger. Time to replace.
I read that Optimas are not what they used to be. Any recomendation for a car that spends most of it's time sitting in a hot garage in Florida?

Majestic9C1

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Diehard AGM

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

I wouldn't buy an Optima after all the negative experiences I've read in recent years.

I just stick with the standard type batteries for my garage queens. 5-7 years is typical lifespan, though the current one in my '71 (a bigger Group 78) looks like it might last longer this time. I rarely drive my '98, about ~500 miles per year at most, so I use a smart charger every 2-3 weeks to keep the battery charged.

8.Lug

01ssreda4

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Any auto parts store battery and a good float charger is all you need.

wssix99

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In a warm climate, a deep cycle battery may be a good choice for you.

ssdungeon

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I have an optima red top and a float charger. So far working well.
The best strongest longest lasting battery prior to this was the NAPA premium...

OnA Fan

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Thanks for all the advice. Will definitely look in to a float charger.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I have several of these on vehicles and ATVs and they have been doing really good.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-Aut...MAAOSwHaBWjI-L

BALLSS

^^^+1....and a float charger