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Old 03-23-2008, 05:38 PM
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Its an optima red top, had it for 4 years or so, everytime I go to start it, its like it doesnt have a lot of juice in it, but once its starts it holds a 13.4-14.0 charge. any info would be appriciated
Old 03-23-2008, 05:49 PM
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Have it load tested, most auto parts stores will do it free. Been through two battery failures and so far my optima is doing fine for three years.
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well the thing that gets me is I had it on a slow charge this morning and when i disconnected the battery charger you could hears fizzing and bubbling, i have charged it before and never heatd that before, little concerning
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autozone, advanced auto, etc all do free battery testing.
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thanks guys, ima have it checked out tomorrow.


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