I like the build quality that's for sure. Time will tell if it's any better than a simple Battery Tender but I'm sure it can't be any worse.


Thanks BBPanel, too

I've had two Optimas in my Nova. Haven't been too happy with them. BUT I figured since this car has been a work in progress on and off for the last 10 years, it was just age and lack of use.

I actually have TWO of the Odyssey batteries in my Chevelle. Mine isn't flat out race car, so one for the car and one for the stereo system. Only had them in there about 6 months, but so far have been really happy.

I had an Odyssey in My Camaro for about a year and I have had no problems.

you can bring a dead optima back to life by alternating a charge from 10 to 40 amps but do not go higher than 40 amps and do not leave it on more than 30 minutes at 40 amps.keep alternating for a few hours to get it started.i leave mine on a tender all the time in the hot rod but when my daily driver has gone dead i have used this alternating method.there is info online about it.i also have jumped it with the 200amp jump start mode to get it running and charging then add the trickle charger overnight which has brought it back up.im on 6 + years and cant tell you how many times its been dead and somehow it comes back to life.i use yellowtops.

Thanks for the info guys. I'm sure other people will find it helpful as well.

I couldn't get the first one to come back so I've already turned it in and have gotten another. To help ensure I didn't have any troubles with the 2nd one, I followed BBPanel's link and have stayed in touch with Jim in that thread. From Jim's information, I actually turned the second one back in as possibly defective and am now on my 3rd. This third one is doing just fine. I intend to keep it on the C-tek unit to keep it in good condition. I also pull the positive lead off the battery as well. So far I'm pleased that Jim/Optima has been receptive about helping ensure their product meets my expectations. Customer service goes a long way with me now-a-days simply because I feel it's lacking in so many areas.

Perfect. :thumbsup: