JEEP CHEROKEE XJ vs OPTIMA YELLOW TOP BATTERY

[@app4902]

My 5 year old Walmart battery still works like a charm

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! Awesome 👍

[@seanmacdonald8476]

Model Number D35.... All you need to know right there. Thanks for the vid, saved me a headache! Will be checking out that terminal vid!

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO, Sean your brilliant! I never noticed the connection 🤣. Crap rear and a crap battery!

[@jtmoffroad]

Those quick releases are niiice!!! I can’t believe that about that optima... I had always thought that was the battery to get! Shame it’s getting harder to find quality stuff anymore.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's exactly what I thought.. time to find another "it" battery.. hopefully one made in USA like optima used to be

[@chadrector4168]

My first optima red top lasted 7 years. The 2 after that about the same time as yours. The last one that was warranty I sold immediately and bought an Odyssey battery!

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow, I cant believe a company would let their product fail like that. Hows the Odyssey doing??

[@chadrector4168]

It's done wonderfully! 4 years and counting!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@chadrector4168 that's great! That's the quality I'll pay for!

[@codykirkpatrick6200]

I just pulled a ever start battery out of my xj almost lasted 8 years! Needless to say I went to Wally World and bought another one

[@ProjectDanH]

heck yeah man. smart move!

[@kdigiacomo]

I need a new battery, definitely not getting an Optima but getting an EverStart Maxx.

[@robertlove8429]

@@kdigiacomo I cant find and EverStart Maxx to fit in the 93 xj. Are you getting a size 34 or another size?

[@yerfdog123]

I had nothing but problems with a Red Top in my 5.9 ZJ! Switched to an Interstate and it's been good for a few years.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's good to know. I cant believe optima became such crap! thanks for your input!

[@MajorWeakness]

I have to say Scotty is right on this one. Scotty now recommends Duralast batteries. I have three vehicles with Duralast Platinum AGM batteries. Two in jeeps one with extreme winch use for over 3 years. None of them have failed yet and oldest is 4yrs with lots of winch use.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow.. good to know! Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@ProjectDanH]

@B Bennett Seriously!

[@readysetsleep]

I'm out in Babylon, NY 12 years ago Pep Boys did the same thing to my battery replacement. Where they tested the battery with an electrician's voltmeter and charge it for an hour. Mechanic in pep boys declared it dead, and the second replacement battery lasted a good 5 years. But I'm surprised Advance auto part had to over night it and with the current 2019 technology to test it too. And you paid for the premiums Optima brand too...

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey what's up man! Yes apparently optima is just premium price and not premium quality anymore. I'm gonna move on

[@keithlea6804]

My Optima battery lasted 18 months. Went back to the stock set up. Now I think I have a weak alternator.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's always possible. D and E in the garage have a great video about upgrading to a Dodge 160 amp alt

[@1stzjtruck706]

In January my Red Top went dead after about a year and a half in my ZJ truck. Got mine replaced for free exchanged by orielly’s.

[@ProjectDanH]

Damn.. what's with these things!? Might have to move on to a new brand

[@1stzjtruck706]

I’m using odyssey battery in my wife’s Chevy Silverado

[@ProjectDanH]

@@1stzjtruck706 cool man.. looks like I'll have to try Odyssey.

[@pleasuretek]

Yeah... Old Optima made in the USA were amazing, they have been crap for a few years now. -source - I worked doing analysis and reporting for a battery distributor that moves large amounts of optimas, and once a week I would have to pull warranty return numbers for all YT and RT part #'s to keep weekly track of them and do more in depth cost analysis... Edit: watched further in the video.... if a battery gets that low, its gonna be toast. "Depth of discharge" means the lower the battery gets discharged the fewer times the battery can be cycled.... if that unit is at 10V just once you just shortened the life of the battery in half.

[@pleasuretek]

Oh... and did they mention that your 3yr warranty on that unit just disappeared. Replacements aren't covered by warranty unless the store is eating the cost.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow.. that's crazy.. how can they be so fragile?

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow. That's bullsh*t!

[@yelnatswaltuo]

Have been debating on should I go with Optima. Think I will try another brand.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes.. unless they make major changes I think that would be a good move.

[@callie4549]

NAPA Legend FTW. Deka used to make a great battery too. Been a while since I’ve shopped, which is a good thing!! Also- Battery Tender on while it’s parked. Cheap insurance. I was surprised to see the relatively low CA & CCA on that yellow top. Seems to me that they used to have higher numbers back in the day.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yea man. I'll definitely consider those options in the future. I know the XJ had some parasitic draw from my amp but I shouldn't have to charge it every time t need to start it .. crazy

[@dg98adams]

Ida had them check the stats on the new battery… but not 620 CCA.

[@raffaelhaas]

Hi friend, Can you explain why bateris have collors?

[@ProjectDanH]

hey, optima red top is usually your standard battery. optima yellow top helps for handling lots of accessory draw (is amps.. woofer.. monitors) and the blue top is for Marine application.

[@TheSpatzmann]

Same thing happened to my XJ, after 1 year the Optima died. A very good friend and mechanic told me it isn't good to use AGM batteries in older cars with 13,6 - 14V supply from stock charge regulators. To load AGM batteries correctly they need 14,2 - 14,8V. If they never get loaded to 100% and stay at ~80% of their capacity there is a risk for sulfation. It starts with one cell and this defect one damages all others over time. Cell balancing doesn't work anymore, capacity drops more and more = battery dies. This would mean it's not the Battery's fault, it's a wrong charging Voltage. Logical solution: Replacing the charge/voltage regulator should protect Optima/AGM batteries from early death. I'm not a chemist, but I remember stuff that make sense to me. Especially if someone takes the time to explain and share wisdom. Personally I switched back to a normal Pb Battery. Much cheaper and in reality I have no need for a more powerful Battery. The XJ starts fine, additional multimedia stuff doesn't exist.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's good to know. I've always been a science fan and appreciate a good lesson too. Perhaps your right, reverting back to pb is probably the way to go. Too bad, I got the optima to handle running the amps and stereo. O well 🤷‍♂️

[@MajorWeakness]

Back in the 60's when i was a young mechanic...actually my 2010 Wrangler charge controller voltage is 13.8-14.0 so modern cars also fall on that range. Ive got a 4yr old Duralast Platinum AGM...still going strong.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@MajorWeakness lol! Nice!

[@josepichardo2659]

Word Scotty Kilmer is on point Dan. Those yellow tops ain't what they used to be.

[@ProjectDanH]

I hear ya brother. Gotta find a new brand. 🙁

[@holdthatdown6695]

Scotty Kilmer hates everything and thinks everything sucks! I’d like to read his Mother’s Day card

[@ProjectDanH]

LMFAO!!! yea man.. he used to be cool.. now hes crusty!

[@gregamendola3599]

Too animated and I hate his laugh

[@ProjectDanH]

@@gregamendola3599 Rev up your engines!!!

[@kyleross283]

Do you know the part number on the battery

[@ProjectDanH]

part number d35, model number d35

[@markthompsoncpa]

What are those felts for? Never seen those before.

[@ProjectDanH]

Supposed to prevent corrosion, no clue if they really work. They're dirt cheap so why not? lol

[@markthompsoncpa]

@@ProjectDanH OK thanks. Also thanks for the info on Optima Batteries and I had no clue they cost $ 250

[@ProjectDanH]

@@markthompsoncpa np! Some almost $300!

[@voodooranger6905]

They are obviously little pillows for comfort...gotta keep those terminals comfy. I use them too, no idea why, but it helps me sleep better at night.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! Human comfort apparently 🤣Who Cares About the Terminals!!! HAHA

[@matthewj2492]

Did you change your Air Conditioning System, the Dryer looks new? That engine looks like you bought it new a year ago!

[@ProjectDanH]

Nope, everything is all original 😁. Actually the AC does not work so I will need to service it.

[@fjnagle2nd]

Dan my man! I can't believe you didn't anti-seize the battery hold down bolts! ;)

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! I actually forgot to tighten em up! I'm gonna go back out there now with some of that silver stuff!

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Not to sound crazy but actually check the connections to your terminals....i know your battery isnt dying everyday but on mone she was eating batteries like she had a open voltage draw....anyhow my negative terminal was bad. Changed it n presto no more issues. Also harbor freight sells a battery tester for like $5. Its got to probes on it. Its lights up red yellow or green to test batteries and alternators. That tool saved me many times...i had mine for years. ..i was working on my Sierra n left on the tire....cleaned up forgot about n i ran it over lol. Had to buy another 1. On my sierra i know when my battery is gonna go....my clock radio keeps resseting to 1200....i go threw batteries on her every 3 or 4 years....i use only interstate. On the xj i do use a advance auto battery

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol.. sorry to hear you flattened your stuff 🤣. I have a really good battery charger with diagnostic ability but I had to play the game with Advanced Auto in order to utilize the warranty.

[@danhambrick6331]

I couldn't see paying $250-300 dollars for the optima batteries.I went with an AGM from Napa for $150.It is now 2yrs old and has out lasted your optima all ready...lol...

[@ProjectDanH]

Seriously man, I can't believe how fast it crapped out. I don't mind spending money on quality parts but Clearly this is not quality anymore... I'm goin to Napa next time. Lol

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

My first Optima lasted for 10 years. Few months ago I bought new. 😬

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol.. looks like we're in this together! Let's see who's will last longer! 🤣

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Project Dan H 😂👍

[@GoatOffroad]

Heard awful things about those yellow tops and you confirmed it! But what a headache to keep exchanging them every 18 months. Next time you ‘exchange’ it- sell it and use the money for a NAPA 🤣

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah! They completely suck now! That's a great idea to get a new battery, Good thinkin Buggy!

[@GoatOffroad]

Project Dan H - Thanks Dan! Happy to help! 🍦

[@83countrysquire]

How do you like driving the zj? Also what are your interior lights on lol

[@ProjectDanH]

Dude, Im in love with the ZJ! Im gonna daily it!!! interior lights were on probably because I had the hatch open... lol no AC yet! haha

[@DEInTheGarage]

Damn man... growing up Optima was the name to get! I wonder who makes a good extreme use battery now?

[@ProjectDanH]

Not sure Doug, gonna have to find out tho! Lol

[@motoxx77]

Odyssey battery makes a good one. I had a Optima yellow top, it lasted me barely 3 years. I got rid for it and swapped it for an Odyssey, I couldn't be happier. 4 years so far and its great. I have winch, lightbar and compresser.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@motoxx77 Im gonna have to try the Odyssey

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

They probably put that Mexican water in the battery. Great video

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣 💦💩🔋

[@Cherokee-sz7xi]

Jesus and Pablo are slipping down there,,,,

[@ProjectDanH]

"ahh Jesus, I know him well.... But he no help me with curve ball" - Sorano Major League 🤣🤣🤣

[@alexbillian2846]

mannnnn its summer, shave dat shit

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha.. 1 more day of Vaca.. gotta shave before work! Lol

[@andrewsweezy]

Iv had 3 optima batteries in 5 years and theyre trash!

[@ProjectDanH]

They are complete trash!!!!

[@JHartman214]

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[@ProjectDanH]

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