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Optima Battery
Does anyone here have or know if an OPTIMA D31M will fit in my W124 1989 300CE? Is it too high? Here are the dimensions:
OPTIMA D31M Physical Size L" x W" x H" (Height includes posts) 12.8 x 6.5 x 9.4 Weight: 44 pounds I currently have an INTERSTATE MTP-93. Specifications Weight: 52 pounds Length: 14.38 inches Width: 6.88 inches Height: 6.88 inches Cranking Amps: 1000 Cold Cranking Amps: 850 Voltage: 12 Termination: A
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1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz 1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz Last edited by lino; 09-02-2004 at 05:08 PM. |
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You want Optima 34 red top or Optima 35 yellow top?
Optima D31M is a Marine and Truck (as in big truck not SUV) battery. |
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I live in Canada and getting an OPTIMA battery is difficult where I live. I called the Canadian Distributor - East Tenn/Power Battery 1-800-668-9303 - and they quoted me the following prices:
$350.00 Canadian for the D31T Yellow Top $280.00 Canadian for the 34/78 Red Top My alternative is COSTCO. Here is what they have and prices: Model - 75/35 Color - Red Top Terminal - Red Top Dual Top & GM Side Volts - 12 AH - 44 CA - 910 CCA - 720 RC - 90 L - 9.4 W - 6.8 H - 7.6 Lbs - 33 USD Price - $93.75 Price - $152.99 Canadian Model - D34M 750 Color - Blue Top Terminal - SAE Auto & 5/16" Stud Volts -12 AH - 55 CA - 870 CCA - 750 RC - 120 L - 10.0 W - 6.8 H - 7.8 Lbs - 44 USD Price - $156.25 Price - $207.99 Canadian Model - D34/78 -D750U Color - Yellow Top Terminal - Dual - Top & GM Side Volts - 12 AH - 55 CA - 870 CCA - 750 RC - 120 L - 10.0 W - 6.8 H - 7.8 Lbs - 44 USD Price - $147.50 Price - $217.99 Canadian If I don't buy an OPTIMA then another option COSTCO has is the KIRKLAND SIGNATURE LINE BATTERIES: Item - 207180 BCI Group Size - 65 Price - $88.99 Canadian ($55 USD) Cranking Amps @ 32ºF - 1000 Cold Cranking Amps - 875 Reserve Capacity - 165 Limited Warranty • 24 months free replacement • Up to 84 months prorata or Item - 207230 BCI Group Size - 34/78DT Price - $88.99 Canadian ($68 USD) Cranking Amps @ 32ºF - 1000 Cold Cranking Amps - 875 Reserve Capacity - 115 Limited Warranty • 24 months free replacement • Up to 84 months prorata What do you guys suggest?
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i have the costco red top in my car. its smaller than the factory unit but i prefer it.
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Have you considered the factory route -- around $150 CAD perhaps? Have seen good feedback here for MB & Interstate.
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Warranty on the factory battery is not great and I may be putting the car away for 4 months in storage during winter.
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Kirkland battery's are junk, the po put one in my Camry and it leaked acid all over the place. I would buy either an Interstate or an OE. The Mercedes battery's are nice, their made in Spain and seem to be sealed well.
Btw if you are going to store the car for a few months you should take the battery out and keep it in a place that will not get below freezing. Also throw a charger on it once and awhile.
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The Interstate battery is about $160-$170 Canuck-bucks, and is an awesome battery. No fit problems like the Optima and great warranty. It's essentially the OE battery with a much bettery warranty, but no fancy "Star" on it.
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John Shellenberg 1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K http://img31.exs.cx/img31/4050/tophat6.gif |
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1989 300CE Astralsilber/Schwarz 1992 300CE Schwarz/Schwarz |
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Not sure what the problem is - I think any of the 34 or 3R redtops will fit.
It's not the same size group as what is called out for a CE- but there is lot's of room. I purchased one this week. I think mine was a 34/70Y or something... Just go measure your battery tray and the max height... easier than asking. Michael
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Michael McGuire 83 300d 01 vw A4 TDI 66 Chevy Corsa 68 GMC V6 w/oD 86 300E |
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you dont need a group 31 battery, unless your nuts like me and pulling a ton of current
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Aren't Interstate and Kirkland the same ,they have the same external construction and are made by Johnson Control Inc.?????????
Has anybody used the EXIDE ORBITAL battery (or Canadian Tire NASCAR Orbital,same thing) that has the gel battery but the 4 posts(choose 2),can be used anteriorly or posteriorly.unlike the Optima
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Tom 2010 C250 4-matic Sport (Canada) |
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Just found out that Walmart has OPTIMA batteries. They have 2 Red Top Models. Today's a Holiday so I'll check them out tomorrow.
Model - 34/78 Price - $139.96 vs Costco's $152.99 Canadian If this one fits then I believe I will buy it.
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the posts are reversed for the 34,
I think you'll need 34R(reversed posts)
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