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Optima Battery ( D35 )

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Maintenance Man, May 8, 2010.

  1. May 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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    Maintenance Man

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    So, my battery was on its last leg today and I had to buy a new battery. I went ahead and bought a yellow top Optima Battery D35 for my 2.7L Pre-runner. I know this sounds crazy, but I actually believe my truck runs alot better! From a dead stop, with A/C on, starting out in first gear was pretty sluggish if I didnt give enough gas. Now, I can almost start out in first gear with hardly no gas at all.

    Anyway, just thought I let all yall know that my Taco runs better with an Optima Battery. Now I am not saying I wouldnt get the same results with a regular new battery, but I didnt buy one of those...

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  2. May 8, 2010 at 9:19 PM
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    Hootbro

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    Any fresh battery brand would have provided a better voltage for your ignition coil.
     
  3. May 9, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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    Barnone

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    Only if your charging system was malfunctioning.
    I think it's like a lot of our mods resulting in the placebo effect.
     
  4. May 9, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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    I knew any battery would be better, but I do like the look of that yellow top in my engine compartment. Plus, I have a powerful DC\AC converter that im sure this will help out in.
     
  5. May 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Correct. Only way the truck would seem to run better, was if too much load was put on the alt., trying to keep the battery charged.
     
  6. May 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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    I was looking to buy a Red top, Anyone know the difference between the Yellow and Red...thanks
     
  7. May 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Yellow is a Deep cycle.
     
  8. May 9, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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  9. May 9, 2010 at 11:54 AM
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    numbah57 GIVE THE MALL A BREAK...WHEEL THAT SHIT

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    Very good...thanks
     
  10. May 9, 2010 at 3:24 PM
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    Thats true, I also have been looking at an aftermarket alternator. My 05 Taco has 80k. I figured a new yellow top and a new alternator, I want be having any problems for awhile. I work out of my truck, I rigged up a air compressor in the back and also have a flux core wire fed lincoln welder back there. I havent used any of them with the new battery, but Im guessing they will work better too.
     
  11. May 9, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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    they definately should. I want to get a new alternator...but dont want to spend like 300-400 bucks since mine still works just fine...only have 30k miles on it...
     
  12. May 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM
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    ya, I probably would wait before buying a new alternator too if I had your miles.
     
  13. May 9, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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    Yeah no point in wasting the money on something you won't need for a long time. Still using factory alternator & 146,000 miles on my 05.
     

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