Why is my alternator smoking?
When an alternator fails, the bearings inside usually have failed to a point that causes them to whine severely and, depending on how badly they have failed, they may also smoke due to the excessive friction they create.
How does a battery start on an Optima?
Starting batteries are designed to be discharged a little, then be charged up fairly quickly by your charging system. Basically, the starter skims off some electricity from the battery for starting, and it’s rapidly refilled once you start up.
Is the Optima 34m bluetop a deep cycle battery?
Problem is that this battery is not designed for deep cycle use and such frequent discharges can quickly ruin the battery – even up to 4x faster than dual purpose/deep cycle battery. Optima 34M BlueTop should be used as the starting battery only.
What kind of battery does an Optima winch use?
A light-cased YellowTop or BlueTop Optima is a deep cycle battery. Deep cycle batteries are designed to be discharged a lot, then charged up. In this case, a winch, a stereo, or an on-board 12V fridge scoops a lot of electricity from the battery, and then it’s refilled by your charging system.
What kind of Charger do I need for my Optima?
Lastly, you should have a charger that charges AGM batteries. Many people don’t know this, but a conventional battery charger won’t work with an Optima battery that’s discharged below 10.5V. You can also use a regular battery charger with a regular battery to charge an Optima.
Starting batteries are designed to be discharged a little, then be charged up fairly quickly by your charging system. Basically, the starter skims off some electricity from the battery for starting, and it’s rapidly refilled once you start up.
How tall is the battery box on an Optima?
Battery Box, Aluminum, Satin Finish, 11.313 in. Length, 9.563 in. Width, 8.875 in. Height, Each Battery Mount, Billet Aluminum, Polished, Black Powdercoat, for Optima Battery, Kit Battery Hold-Down, Aluminum, Polished, Optima 34/78 or 34 Series, Each Battery Mount, Steel, Natural, Group 34 Optima, Kit
Lastly, you should have a charger that charges AGM batteries. Many people don’t know this, but a conventional battery charger won’t work with an Optima battery that’s discharged below 10.5V. You can also use a regular battery charger with a regular battery to charge an Optima.
Why do I need a red top Optima battery?
The RedTop provides the strongest 5-second burst of power every time you need to start your vehicle, making it perfect for those who value reliability. These batteries are ideal for providing clean ignition power to cars, trucks, and other vehicles that have properly sized alternators.