Battery

[mrsjones]

Thanks guys.

[Zander]

Best price I found was ebay;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OPTIMA-YE...#ht_2042wt_928

$245 with free delivery for the D34 (petrol motor).

[Jasonm2005]

Originally Posted by Zander

Best price I found was ebay;
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OPTIMA-YE...#ht_2042wt_928

$245 with free delivery for the D34 (petrol motor).

I bought my blue top for my 3.8l JKU from the same place. Went with the blue top over the yellow because of the extra terminals where I can easily connect up the winch wires when I need it and disconnect them when I don't.

[Zander]

Originally Posted by Jasonm2005

I bought my blue top for my 3.8l JKU from the same place. Went with the blue top over the yellow because of the extra terminals where I can easily connect up the winch wires when I need it and disconnect them when I don't.

I think the Blue Top is the marine version isn't it? Yes it does have more terminals and I think it's more vibration resistant as well.

I fitted a winch isolator switch on my A pillar to solve the winch issue.

[MightyMouse]

IIRC the blue top is a "marine battery" designed to be more tolerant of long term discharge (semi deep cycle) then the Yellow Top.

I think the tradeoff is slightly lower CCA rating, but i've never experienced any starting issues and i've had it for about a year now.

The extra terminals are a definite plus for a winch or whatever.

Mine came from Battery Business ( AJOR Vendor ) and was well priced with excellent interstate delivery. I'd buy from them again.

[wranglertj]

just replaced mine with a super charge battery from autopro for $219 for a JKU petrol 3.8L

[Zander]

Originally Posted by wranglertj

just replaced mine with a super charge battery from autopro for $219 for a JKU petrol 3.8L

AFAIK Optima Yellow Tops are now made in Mexico, with the normal reduction in quality that goes with both relocating a factory and relocating it to a 3rd world country.

Having said that though, my battery has given me no trouble whatsoever.

In any case if a forum member can vouch for the reliability and quality of a particular brand then I'm prepared to try it out, I've got no particular loyalty to Optima.