Recent content by ecky

No prob Riley. It does make more sense. So in summary, I believe the following to be true. 1. Some cars (e.g. newer BMW's) but not Corvettes (yet) do need their batteries to be registered with the on board computer for their adaptive charging system. 2. Technically a Corvette voltage gauge...

As a potential "closing" of this topic, I got this info from the GM World Class Certified Technician (his moniker) with whom I have been conversing. Thanks to all who contributed! Normally, Corvette engineering suggests to disconnect the negative battery terminal for storage. Certainly...

Here is the latest info I received. I trust this will be on interest to several of you ... "While there are charging differences between AGM or spiral core or conventional lead acid type batteries, the differences are ONLY when the battery is OUT of the car and your attempting to recover the...

This is one response I got.... It depends on the charging system. Newer BMW for example does require that a new battery be "registered" to the car so it will be charged correctly by the BMW "adaptive" charging system. I have not heard yet of Corvette requiring this. I would call Optima tech...

I read this while looking for a battery for my 2002 C5... "Spiral Wound/AGM batteries have different (a lower maximum threshhold) charging requirements than regular lead acid batteries, and simply changing from lead acid to a SW/AGM battery without registering the change in your car's...

Repost If you are referring to me - I apologize. They were different threads so I thought the post would be good for each thread. Humble apologies.

NAPA has the newest version - CTEK Multi US 4.3 for $80. This is the "replacement" for the 3300. Retails for about $10 more. Gives you 8 stages of charging as opposed to the 4 stages of the 3300. Just picked mine up two days ago (Jan 9, 2013). This is my second CTEK. I am also picking up a...

NAPA has the newest version - CTEK Multi US 4.3 for $80. This is the "replacement" for the 3300. Retails for about $10 more. Gives you 8 stages of charging as opposed to the 4 stages of the 3300. Just picked mine up two days ago (Jan 9, 2013). This is my second CTEK. I am also picking up a...

NAPA has the newest version - CTEK Multi US 4.3 for $80. This is the "replacement" for the 3300. Retails for about $10 more. Gives you 8 stages of charging as opposed to the 4 stages of the 3300. Just picked mine up two days ago (Jan 9, 2013). This is my second CTEK. I am also picking up a...

NAPA has the newest version - CTEK Multi US 4.3 for $80. This is the "replacement" for the 3300. Retails for about $10 more. Gives you 8 stages of charging. Just picked mine up two days ago. This is my second CTEK. I am also picking up a Battery Minder 2012. They are worth a look. Great...