Wow, only one positive message in a barrage of nasties. Why does everyone recommend the Optima batteries if they're this bad? I just bought a Red Top from Costco for my car a few weeks ago. I have to admit, it has helped out a lot in terms of assisting with voltage sags at idle. I also like the sealed design. If it dies in a year, I'm going to be pissed. Well, not too much since Costco has such generous return policies, but to get stranded because of a crappy battery would not make me a happy camper. -Ryan On 6/24/06, dmc82@xxxxxxxxxxx <dmc82@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I had a similar problem with my first Optima lasting only a year. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/