Trouble getting Otima Battery installed. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BlkCamaroVert · 05-02-2016, 07:48 PM

My battery went bad on my 2011 SS convertible. I went to two Pep Boys and Autozone as well as my dealer and none of them would install it because the battery was located in the trunk. They said it was a big job.

Since I didn't want to drive around with a bad battery I was forced to install the factory one at the dealer for like $270. I could have had the Optima for that! Next time I want to be ready. Is it really that hard to fit an Optima in a 2011?

TopFuelTim · 05-02-2016, 08:19 PM

I have not replaced my wife's '13 Camaro battery yet, but we did look at it. I thought it was kind of cool to have it in the trunk, just like we did for her '67 Camaro. I can't see it being that big a job. Just a couple of covers.

My 0.02 worth,
Tim

BLU DUCE · 05-02-2016, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

My battery went bad on my 2011 SS convertible. I went to two Pep Boys and Autozone as well as my dealer and none of them would install it because the battery was located in the trunk. They said it was a big job.

Since I didn't want to drive around with a bad battery I was forced to install the factory one at the dealer for like $270. I could have had the Optima for that! Next time I want to be ready. Is it really that hard to fit an Optima in a 2011?

If you have a stock battery in it. Watch when you take it out it has a vent tube connected to the battery on the right side vented thru the floor of the trunk.

badcompany · 05-02-2016, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkCamaroVert

My battery went bad on my 2011 SS convertible. I went to two Pep Boys and Autozone as well as my dealer and none of them would install it because the battery was located in the trunk. They said it was a big job.

Since I didn't want to drive around with a bad battery I was forced to install the factory one at the dealer for like $270. I could have had the Optima for that! Next time I want to be ready. Is it really that hard to fit an Optima in a 2011?

not sure but i dont think the optimas are vented. that being the reason those places wouldnt install it. honestly i just put an AC Delco agm in mine. more cca than the stock and ca than the stock for $130.

abrahamseven · 05-02-2016, 10:53 PM

Optima is a dry cell battery , does not need vent. I see no problem.

CHMSC · 05-03-2016, 07:12 AM

Just put one in my car. Only issue is the optima is smaller so you will need to brace it in there somehow.

I had some thick rubber so I cut a piece and put one under the battery and another on top of the battery to wedge it in there.

BLU DUCE · 05-03-2016, 08:03 AM

I see no problem either. Came with a vented battery because of where it is located. So I put a duplicate one with the vent back in.

Dimitrim · 05-03-2016, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abrahamseven

Optima is a dry cell battery , does not need vent. I see no problem.

Optima is a AGM battery not a dry cell battery. I have always good luck with the Optima battery.

Mr. Stacy · 05-03-2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPTIMA

OPTIMA AGM batteries also use a higher purity of lead than many other AGM and typical flooded cell batteries at 99.99% pure, virgin lead. This higher purity means fewer contaminants and a lower incidence of gassing, which extends battery life and increases performance.

Not sure I would put in an Optima un-vented, but YMMV...

Dimitrim · 05-03-2016, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Not sure I would put in an Optima un-vented, but YMMV...

All AGM batteries are sealed. AGM battery give off no fumes. Therefore they do not need to be vented. I have been using AGM batteries for years on my bikes before they started making them for cars. The greatest thing about them is there is no white battery acid all over the place like a normal lead acid. You can mount them on their sides no problem.

Optima, Interstate, and GM-Delco Remy all make a great AGM battery.

Mr. Stacy · 05-03-2016, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitrim

All AGM batteries are sealed. AGM battery give off no fumes. Therefore they do not need to be vented. I have been using AGM batteries for years on my bikes before they started making them for cars. The greatest thing about them is there is no white battery acid all over the place like a normal lead acid. You can mount them on their sides no problem.

Optima, Interstate, and GM-Delco Remy all make a great AGM battery.

You are mistaken on the need for a vent tube with AGM batteries. You should not spread dangerous rumors.

And all those batteries are made by the same company now.

AC Delco AGM Battery for Camaro requires a vent tube. So does the Exide (same battery actually).

Notes: BCI 94R CCA 740; Battery is vented to outside of the vehicle; Use vent tube 92228938.

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-94RAGM...rolet%3Acamaro

Notes: OE CCA: 720, Battery is vented outside of vehicle.

http://www.amazon.com/Exide-FP-AGML4...rolet%3Acamaro

bradshaw · 05-03-2016, 08:56 PM

I have the Exide AGM and it is vented, (check site:http://www.carid.com/exide/edge-grou...agml4-94r.html)
Was very easy to install, connected a battery charger under hood and didn`t lose any presets on radio and also computer I assume.

BLU DUCE · 05-04-2016, 07:35 AM

I just disconnected the old battery & put the new one in never lost anything or had to reset computer.

05-02-2016, 07:48 PM	#1
BlkCamaroVert Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99 Vert IO Interior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: FL Posts: 296	Trouble getting Otima Battery installed. My battery went bad on my 2011 SS convertible. I went to two Pep Boys and Autozone as well as my dealer and none of them would install it because the battery was located in the trunk. They said it was a big job. Since I didn't want to drive around with a bad battery I was forced to install the factory one at the dealer for like $270. I could have had the Optima for that! Next time I want to be ready. Is it really that hard to fit an Optima in a 2011?

05-02-2016, 08:19 PM	#2
TopFuelTim Drives: 2002 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 28	Shouldn't be that big a deal I have not replaced my wife's '13 Camaro battery yet, but we did look at it. I thought it was kind of cool to have it in the trunk, just like we did for her '67 Camaro. I can't see it being that big a job. Just a couple of covers. My 0.02 worth, Tim

05-03-2016, 07:12 AM	#6
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Just put one in my car. Only issue is the optima is smaller so you will need to brace it in there somehow. I had some thick rubber so I cut a piece and put one under the battery and another on top of the battery to wedge it in there. __________________

05-03-2016, 08:03 AM	#7
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I see no problem either. Came with a vented battery because of where it is located. So I put a duplicate one with the vent back in. __________________

05-04-2016, 07:35 AM	#13
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I just disconnected the old battery & put the new one in never lost anything or had to reset computer. __________________

05-02-2016, 10:53 PM	#5
abrahamseven Drives: 2015 LS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Fruitland Id. Posts: 40 View My Garage	Optima is a dry cell battery , does not need vent. I see no problem.

05-03-2016, 08:56 PM	#12
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	I have the Exide AGM and it is vented, (check site:http://www.carid.com/exide/edge-grou...agml4-94r.html) Was very easy to install, connected a battery charger under hood and didn`t lose any presets on radio and also computer I assume.