Jb1rd
Explorer
Hi all,
I am ready to replace the battery on the frame rail but have a question, I know I am supposed to replace with the equivalent of what is under the hood, my question is this, can I use an Optima Yellow Top down there, I have a Red Top for my starter in the engine bay? I ask about the YT because I already have one and would prefer not buy another battery. If it is not a good idea, should I buy another YT or a RT? Here are the specs I pulled from the interwebs:
RedTop YellowTop
Part No. 8004-003 8014-045
BCI Group Code 34/78 D34/78
Dimension 10.06 x 6.94 x 7.88 10.06 x 6.94 x 7.88
Capacity AH 50 Ah 55 Ah
Voltage 12 12
Cranking Amps 1000 CA 870 CA
Cold Cranking Amps 800 CCA 750 CCA
Reserve Capacity 100 Min 120 Min
Approx. Weight Lbs 38.8 Lbs 43.5 Lbs
Battery Type Factory Sealed AGM Factory Sealed AGM
Polarity Right Positive Right Positive
Warranty 36 Mo.
I am ready to replace the battery on the frame rail but have a question, I know I am supposed to replace with the equivalent of what is under the hood, my question is this, can I use an Optima Yellow Top down there, I have a Red Top for my starter in the engine bay? I ask about the YT because I already have one and would prefer not buy another battery. If it is not a good idea, should I buy another YT or a RT? Here are the specs I pulled from the interwebs:
RedTop YellowTop
Part No. 8004-003 8014-045
BCI Group Code 34/78 D34/78
Dimension 10.06 x 6.94 x 7.88 10.06 x 6.94 x 7.88
Capacity AH 50 Ah 55 Ah
Voltage 12 12
Cranking Amps 1000 CA 870 CA
Cold Cranking Amps 800 CCA 750 CCA
Reserve Capacity 100 Min 120 Min
Approx. Weight Lbs 38.8 Lbs 43.5 Lbs
Battery Type Factory Sealed AGM Factory Sealed AGM
Polarity Right Positive Right Positive
Warranty 36 Mo.