[DeTomaso] new Battery

Mon Apr 29 18:52:50 EDT 2013

I should have specified I was referring to the Optima batteries that had
changed their warranty coverage as of 2/09.

On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 6:29 PM, Jerry Knotts <knottsj at galstar.com> wrote:

> That sounds a lot like Walmart "Neverstarts" .  They couldn't improve
> the battery and keep their margins. so they shortened the warranty.  On
> one of my dual battery diesel trucks, I have been through 5 batteries
> under warranty in just over 2 years.
>
> You wouldn't think that is what they mean by wanting return customers,
> jerry knotts
>
> On 4/29/2013 4:58 PM, Boyd Casey wrote:
> > Well it wouldn't surprise me if their quality had changed, their warranty
> > did!
> > Prior to 2/09 it was full replacement for the first 36 moths and prorated
> > for the second 36 months, after 2/09 I believe it is full for the first
> 36
> > months and then zip.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM, LS <lashdeep at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I bought one in 2001 and it lasted until last year with no maintenance
> and
> >> no charging.
> >>
> >> I've heard that the newer Optimas aren't what they were 10 yrs ago?
> >>
> >> I replaced it with a Braile lightweight battery and have had good
> results
> >> so far.
> >>
> >> Expensive, but much smaller and much lighter.
> >>
> >> LS
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >> ________________________________
> >>   From: "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> >> To: gabc wabc <gow2 at rc-tech.net>
> >> Cc: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>; "detomaso at poca.com" <
> >> detomaso at poca.com>
> >> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:09 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] new Battery
> >>
> >>
> >> I have used them since they came on the market, the secret to charging
> them
> >> is low amps over a long period, like 2 amps for 48 hours.
> >>
> >> I keep a Battery Tender on my toys when not at use at home, when
> traveling,
> >> aside from removing the steering wheel, I also disconnect the battery
> >> for both the slight drain and for security, while a routine thief might
> >> figure out how to reconnect the battery, I seriously doubt that they
> carry
> >> a steering wheel
> >> and with the wheels locked at a full turn, it makes towing it off
> >> problematic as well.
> >>
> >> Michael Shortt
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM, <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> X2, there has been a lot of information about traditional charges not
> >>> adequatlu charging Optima's once they get low, People returnining them
> >> and
> >>> the store simply charging them with apropriate chargers.
> >>>
> >>> I prefer AGM batteries simply due to the anti corrosiveness.
> >>>
> >>> G
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Wow ,  great info, I'm putting that in my memory bank. Thanks Ken.
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers,
> >>>>
> >>>> Bill
> >>>> Calgary
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
> >>>> Sender: detomaso-bounces at poca.com
> >>>> Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:10:56
> >>>> To: Boyd Casey<boyd411 at gmail.com>; detomaso at poca.com<
> detomaso at poca.com
> >>>> Reply-To: Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
> >>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] new Battery
> >>>>
> >>>> What are the symptoms?  There is a known problem if you let an Optima
> >>>> discharge too far because a traditional battery charger will think is
> >> has
> >>>> failed and won't try to charge it.  You either need a charger that
> will
> >>>> charge it even if it sees a low voltage, or put it in parallel (not in
> >>>> series!) with a good battery to get the charger to charge it.
> >>>>
> >>>> Ken
> >>>>
> >>>> ________________________________
> >>>> From: Boyd Casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>
> >>>> To: "detomaso at poca.com" <detomaso at poca.com>
> >>>> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 11:53 AM
> >>>> Subject: [DeTomaso] new Battery
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I currently have an Optima "Red Top" battery that is 4 years old. It
> >>>> apparently has developed a bad cell. I was wondering what the
> consensus
> >>>> was
> >>>> on what is the "best" battery for use in the Pantera. My car is only
> >> used
> >>>> for a few months each year.
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