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Optima Yellow Top Battery Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Solrokk, Aug 18, 2015.

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  1. hxiong

    hxiong Junior Member

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    I just got my yellow-top last weekend. Out of the box it was 12.4v, had to recharge it before installing. After reading these post, I hope it last...
     
    #21 hxiong, Aug 24, 2015
  2. bisco

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    good move on testing and charging before install, you should be fine.(y) what was the voltage after charging and letting it sit for a few hours?
     
    #22 bisco, Aug 24, 2015
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    Excellent! This is for the SKS battery?
     
    #23 EastR, Aug 24, 2015
  4. CooCooCaChoo

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    I too opted for the Optima Yellow Top when it came time to replace the original 12v. I think the most important thing is to check the manufacture date of the Optima when buying. Mine was only 1 month old.

    Also, there were only two places that has a battery for the Prius when I was buying: Napa Auto parts who sells the Optima, and the dealer.

    I wish DieHard made a battery for us. I like them and have always purchased them for my cars.
     
    #24 CooCooCaChoo, Aug 24, 2015
  5. hxiong

    hxiong Junior Member

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    After charging it was 13.8, installed with load somehow bumped it to 13.9

    My original battery last 8 yrs (hwy commuter), if this last 5, I'll be happy.
     
    #25 hxiong, Aug 25, 2015
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