
If you have aftermarket accessories and electronics on your truck, the YellowTop is a better pick.

Optima clarifies that the RedTop is better suited for the stock electronic systems when it comes to diesel trucks. The RedTop is well-suited for late-model cars, crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, including HD models from The Big Three. Redtop batteries have a reserve capacity of 100 minutes. Redtop batteries provide up to 800 CCA (cold cranking amps) and are designed to perform in all weather conditions. Optima markets the RedTop an all-purpose battery for everyday vehicles. But if you have a boat or RV, the Optima BlueTop is the way to go. If you have a high-performance Jeep or off-road truck, the Optima YellowTop will not let you down. If you have a “daily driver” parked in the garage, you can’t go wrong with the Optima RedTop.

There are many types of car batteries, but there are two general classifications: Flooded battery (wet cell) and Valve Regulated Lead Acid or VRLA battery. Meanwhile, the signature Six-Pack spiral-wound design increases the plate surface area to deliver greater starting power. The spiral winding technique offers better vibration resistance and more efficient power output.
#Blue top optima battery series#
Whereas conventional car batteries have flat and square lead plates, Optima batteries use a series of individual spiral-wound cells composed of two pure lead plates coated in lead oxide (these spiral cells look like a jelly roll). Optima batteries are available in three variants: RedTop, YellowTop, and BlueTop, and all share the same proprietary design. On Our Partner’s Website What Are The Types of Optima Batteries?
