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FL&WVMIKE · 01-07-2020, 11:55 AM

I've had the best luck NOT keeping these batteries on the trickle charger (Battery Tender) 100% of the time. I'll put the charger on for a day or so once every month or so, but leave it at that. I think leaving AGM batteries such as the Optima on chargers 24/7 is bad for them.

I have a 12V Optima in the mustang that still works great... and is dated 02/06

Good Luck

01-07-2020, 11:55 AM	#11
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Optima 6V battery charge I've had the best luck NOT keeping these batteries on the trickle charger (Battery Tender) 100% of the time. I'll put the charger on for a day or so once every month or so, but leave it at that. I think leaving AGM batteries such as the Optima on chargers 24/7 is bad for them. I have a 12V Optima in the mustang that still works great... and is dated 02/06 Good Luck __________________ Mike Jr. here. I get on here every few months to check messages, and look through his almost 500 saved messages for information on the '29 and '34 I still have. A lot of very nice people on here. He truly enjoyed Ford Barn.