2002 Battery

Wahoo650 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:29 am

Replaced the batt in my '02 this past summer. It was the first battery I've ever had that actually failed gradually like it should. Bought the Optima at Costco for $109!

Gentleman · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:47 am

Which Optima red top is the correct fit

Thanks
Bob

Wahoo650 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:34 pm

If my memory serves me it's the 75/35. If I'm wrong I'll correct this tomorrow. I also seem to remember that the price evrywhere i checked locally was right around $139.

Joe Romas · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:10 pm

snowsport wrote:

Does anyone know if there is any kind of gel or whatever that we can coat the neg battery terminal with to prevent the buildup and recurrence of corrosion?

There's a special spray that remains kind of stickey you can get for battery posts and clamps. Most parts places should have it.

Wahoo650 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:23 am

Optima Red top that fits '02 (and probably others) is:

Model #12853 which is also known as a 75/35.

This battery mounted with no modification, in the original position, with factory hardware.

For what it's worth, I spray my terminals with WD40 everytime I check fluids, wash it, etc. basically everytime I have the hood open. I never have any corrosion.

sqliberty · **Joined:** Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:08 pm **Posts:** 207

I changed the Battery to an Optima Yellow Top and changed the terminals as well after about 6 months on my 02 and have never had an issue. My opinion is stock stinks .

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