Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery

by Optima

Product Features

• 6-Volt, 800 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall, Weight: 18.4 pounds, SAE Posts
• Reserve capacity of 100 minutes for constant performance
• Optimal starting power even in bad weather
• Fifteen times more resistant to vibration for durability
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 10 x 3.6 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 19.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00099HVN6
• Item model number: 8010-044
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,602 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #11 in Automotive > Performance Parts & Accessories > Batteries & Accessories > Batteries
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Product Description

Optima 6V RedTop is designed to deliver high power cranking ability even in harsh weather conditions. This battery is great for heavy use with its leak-proof, high power, and starting ability. The unique SpiralCell design provides a strong and clean power source, ensuring the safety of you, your family and the environment. The higher reserve capacity gives you a longer shelf-life to give you the power when you need it, where you need it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Optima 6 volt battery, August 1, 2009

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Ronald Clark "missouriron" (Jefferson City Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

This battery is expensive. I could have bought 3 normal!? lead acid batteries for the price that I paid for only one Optima battery. Why did I do that? I have a 1951 Ford that had a 6 volt system when it was new. I restored it and left it as original as possible. My current lead acid battery is 5 years old. It was leaking and causing corrosion on both battery terminals as well as eating the paint off my battery holder. I participate in a few old car restoration chats. Many, many of the other folks that have tried the 6 volt Optima assured me that I would not be sorry that I spent 3 times more money and I should go ahead a purchase this battery.

I bit the bullet, so to speak, and ordered the battery. I had already cleaned my cables and repainted my battery holder while waiting for the battery to arrive. I strapped it in with bungie cords and turned the key. I spins the engine as fast as a 12 volt. The car had been setting long enough for some of the gasoline to evaporate out of the carburator. With the old battery, I normally squirted some starter fluid down the carb before even attempting to start it. I just wanted to see if this battery is a great as I have been told.

The only thing that I can find to complain about is the size of the battery. I had to make a holddown for it. I cut up some sheet metal, bent it and welded it together in about an hour. I am now a happy owner of a battery that I think that I can trust. I'm also told that it will never leak and ruin my cables or battery holder.

Ron

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 6 volt optima stating battery, May 1, 2010

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Gary P. "Gary P." (San Mateo, California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

I purchased this battery for an antique automobile I own that sits for long periods of time. A regular acid battery requires periodic charging if left unattended but the optima batteries I've owned in the past have performed well for me even after sitting for over six months at a time. Another feature I like about optimas are they can be mounted in ANY position without leaking. I have been very satisfied with my purchases from amazon and the delivery times have been excellent.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the battery itself, 0 stars for how it was shipped, June 4, 2010

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PV "Porsche Mechanic" (Menlo Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery (Misc.)

The Optima battery is a great product. No review necessary of the product quality, it's a good brand and delivers great performance. But the way it was shipped was really surprising. There was no box, nothing. The shipping labels were just slapped on the plastic housing of the battery and the insulating caps were taped down with clear packaging tape. It arrived, but was showing obvious abrasion to the plastic, and I had to use Goop Off to get the glue from the various labels removed. This battery is destined for a classic car. It is visible when you open the hood, so looks count. I was really surprised that Amazon's supplier of these did such a PATHETICALLY POOR JOB of packaging it for shipment!