Optima batteries are ABSOLUTELY not worth the money!!!!

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On 2005-03-15 15:00, Silverliner wrote:
Best battery I've ever used. But its a blue top, What does that mean?[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_bow.gif[/img]

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Blue topa are marine use batteries, I believe.

Don't know why the Sportrak is over charging, but it
sounds high to me. Between 13.8 and 14.2 volts is
more the norm. I'd make the dealer check it out.

i don't know if its cuz its fast idling. but i do believe when its warm 1000rpms is normal for park and 600 for drive.

i think when i was checking the system it was fast idling. let me check again.

anybody wanna guess what can be wrong besides just the alternator?
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maybe that internal voltage regulator?
just my guess
later
Dan

Just a thought....

You've got two newer vehicles reading approx. 14.5 volts at idle. Is there any chance that the meter you are using is not accurate? I would take the car that reads 15 volts to the local Autozone or Pep Boys. I think they will come outside and test the charging system for you.

Idle, 3000 rpm, WOT - voltage regulator should regulate the voltage to close to 13.8 volts.
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i went out there when the sport trac was warm and i was right and i checked the voltage at a fast idle.

i check it at its normal warm idle (700) and the voltage was 14.10. i guess thats better than 14.6 and being overcharged.
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