Optima or Odyssey?

[luk4mud]

I know nothing about batteries. I need a new one for the FJ80, has a winch. What's my better option and why? What size do I need? Thanks in advance.

[daniel3507]

I dont have expierence with Odyssey batteries but I work at Interstate Batteries and we constantly have people bringing Optima batteries back. Usually withing a couple years too. I would avoid the Optima.

[Smksignals]

I just purchased a Diehard Platinum based on searches here. From what I understand it is a re-badged Odyssey. This is also what the tech @ Sears told me. Plus you cant beat the warranty.

Two good threads on this subject -

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...light=platinum

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...light=platinum

[TACODOC]

I just purchased a Diehard Platinum based on searches here. From what I understand it is a re-badged Odyssey. This is also what the tech @ Sears told me. Plus you cant beat the warranty.

Two good threads on this subject -

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...light=platinum

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...light=platinum

[luk4mud]

Sears, here I come. $210 OTD with an 8 year full replacement warranty per the sales guy. I would likely buy 3 Brand X batteries in that same timeframe. Thanks guys!

[rambrush]

You are on the right path My Odyssey's are working great.

[daniel3507]

I never realized how much warranty they have or the CCA. Impressive.

[CoastalDefender]

I have Sears Die Hard Platinum in my Frontier. It will be the battery that replaces the one in my wife's Xterra when it goes bad.

[TACODOC]

I have Sears Die Hard Platinum in my Frontier. It will be the battery that replaces the one in my wife's Xterra when it goes bad.

And you only have to drive to South Aberdeen for warranty

[CoastalDefender]

And you only have to drive to South Aberdeen for warranty

Shhhhhh!