How Do I Bring My Optima Battery Back To Life?

3 Ways to Bring a Deeply Discharged OPTIMA Battery Back from the Dead

1. Use a AGM-Specific Charger. An AGM battery can stump car guys because it doesn’t work like a traditional flooded lead-acid battery.
2. Try the DIY Solution. Want to stick to the charger already in your garage?
3. Get Professional Help.

Can you revive a dead Optima battery?

The simple answer is- try to charge the battery. That may seem overly simplistic, but the truth is, many batteries that are thought to be “dead” are just deeply-discharged and work fine, when properly-recharged.

Can Optima Batteries go bad?

If your Optima is in this range and you think it should be charged, it’s not taking or not holding a charge. This usually means that your battery is sulfated, which happens when it sits for a long time (not charging) or is deeply discharged when it shouldn’t be. Or it’s just old.

Can you jumpstart an Optima battery?

This has an AGM battery that is 12V inside it, so yes it can be connected to another such battery (and it doesn’t matter whether you’re using it for “jumpstarting” a car or for adding time to how long a deep cycle battery will last, it does all of the above).

How many years do OPTIMA batteries last?

In an application like that, they could expect to see an OPTIMA battery last up to four years. However, in a more moderate climate, like San Diego, if someone might see four years out of a flooded battery, they could see up to eight out of an OPTIMA.

Can OPTIMA batteries freeze?

OPTIMA YELLOWTOP® batteries are protected from freezing down to -30°F when fully-charged to about 13.0-13.2 volts and our REDTOP® batteries are protected from freezing down to -50°F when fully-charged to about 12.6-12.8 volts.If this happens, a battery could be damaged and may need to be replaced.

How do I know if my AGM battery is bad?

If a fully charged AGM battery tests more than 20 percent lower than the fully charged voltage level, it’s probably due for replacement. This is typically a symptom of battery age, damage from over/under charging, or sulfation.

Can you bring back a dead AGM battery?

Buy a modern Battery Charger with AGM-specific settings. Most modern chargers: Provide de-sulfation steps that recondition and recover deeply discharged AGM batteries. Work well for all lead acid batteries.

Can you jumpstart an AGM battery?

Rev the engine in the running vehicle at about 1500 to 2000 RPM for about 5 minutes to get some surface charge on the dead battery. After the car starts remove the – cable on the ground first and then the – cable on the running vehicle. You can then remove both + cables -carefully. Yes you can.

Can you trickle charge a AGM battery?

Many GEL, AGM and Calcium’s are better than regular lead-acid batteries but even so you should charge them back up regularly, or better still use a trickle charger (or solar panel) to keep them in top condition and extend their life.

Can I use repair mode on AGM battery?

Yes. AGM batteries are a type of lead-acid battery, and Repair Mode can be used on them.

How do you reverse battery sulfation?

Reversible sulfation can often be corrected by applying an overcharge to an already fully charged battery in the form of a regulated current of about 200mA. The battery terminal voltage is allowed to rise to between 2.50 and 2.66V/cell (15 and 16V on a 12V mono block) for about 24 hours.

How many volts should a OPTIMA battery have?

While measuring battery voltage isn’t the definitive assessment of a battery’s health, it can help alert you to potential issues before they become a real problem. Fully-charged, most 12-volt lead-acid batteries (including AGM products like OPTIMA batteries), should measure at least 12.6 volts.

Do you have to have a special charger for OPTIMA batteries?

Can I use a regular or factory battery charger on my OPTIMA battery? In just about every case, the answer is absolutely! It’s a common misconception that regular chargers or OE battery chargers that come with brand-new vehicles cannot charge OPTIMA batteries, because they are designed for lead-acid batteries.

Can a discharged battery be recharged?

It is possible to recharge a dead battery, and depending upon the situation you are in, a dead battery is generally an easy fix, whether you are stuck in your garage and can handle it yourself or you are in the middle of nowhere and need professional, quick, and efficient service in the blink of an eye.

Is OPTIMA Yellow Top worth it?

YELLOWTOP batteries are the ideal battery for off-road applications and racing enthusiasts. They are best used in vehicles with demanding electrical systems and those without alternators or adequate charging systems (particularly drag cars).

What is special about OPTIMA batteries?

Optima’s unique Spiralcell and Pureflow technologies give Optima batteries more than 15 times the vibration resistance compared to traditional batteries and make them maintenance free batteries that cannot be spilled. This means that the batteries will last longer and require less work from you.

How long do OPTIMA AGM batteries last?

In the commuter car example we referenced, if a flooded battery lasts three to five years, an AGM battery could last six to ten years or longer. In a high-vibration commercial application, a typical flooded battery may only last a few weeks, where an OPTIMA AGM battery could last several months.

Can you jumpstart a frozen battery?

Never attempt to jumpstart a frozen battery as that may cause it to explode. Practice safety when attempting to charge a thawed battery because the freezing may have damaged connections.

Is a frozen battery ruined?

Freezing temperature conditions affect the chemical reaction inside your car’s lead acid battery, and this could reduce its ability to hold a charge. However, if your frozen discharged battery didn’t incur any damage, it could last fine if you properly thaw it out and charge it.

Can Yellow Top batteries freeze?

Is your battery up to the task? Our YELLOWTOP® batteries are protected from freezing all the way down to -30F and our REDTOP® batteries are protected all the way down to -50F. However, that protection is only good if the batteries are fully-charged.