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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Hi all. I have a 2001 TT Quattro and needed to replace my battery this weekend. After reading the board's recommendations on batteries, I decided to get an Optima. I read that I should get an Optima 35, so went to my local Advanced Auto Parts to get one. They only had an Optima 75/35, and the manager said that it would work fine. Well, it seemed to fit in the car fine and we got it hooked up and working.

I am worried this is the wrong battery for my car, however. Is the Optima 75/35 a different battery than the Optima 35? If so, how and is it going to hurt my car any? Should I take it back? Thanks for the input!

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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 03:34 AM
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Default I'm not sure about that-I ordered the actual Red 35. See if there's a Batteries Plus in your area.

They may have it in stock.

See if others agree on this one first... don't just take my word on it.
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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I believe the only difference is the 75/35 has side posts as well as top posts.
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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T think,thats the one I haveits got more cold cranking power,I beleive.........
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Advance Auto Parts sells them too
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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Yes, this 75/35 does have top and side posts. Should I be at all concerned? Am I fine to let this in the car? Thanks again!
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Should be just fine.
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