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> Another battery question, Gel?
Flyinlow
post Nov 23 2025, 06:55 PM
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Hi.. what does the brain trust think about gel batteries? Are they the cure for acid spill into hell hole? Are they dependable for the cost?
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post Nov 23 2025, 07:01 PM
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I put Interstate AGM Group 5 batteries in both of my 914s. Stock looking, they fit perfectly using the stock hold-down plate and were reasonably priced at Costco. Working perfectly at 3 and 4 years old.
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post Nov 23 2025, 07:38 PM
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post Nov 24 2025, 08:46 AM
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post Nov 24 2025, 06:02 PM
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I went with Optima seven years ago. Very happy. But also moved the battery to the trunk. Best, MarkAttached Image
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post Nov 24 2025, 08:00 PM
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I switched to an Optima battery a number of years ago. My 1st yellow top lasted 11yrs before I had to replace it. 2nd one lasted under 2. Now on my 3rd as I warrantied the 2nd one. I may look into Odyssey batteries or now Interstate which I didn't know made AGM flat plate batteries at a decent cost.
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post Nov 25 2025, 11:28 AM
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I had the red top Optima in my Jeep when I built it and it did fine until it fully discharged after sitting for several months unattended. After that it never worked again and it was less than a year old. That price on the Interstate is Excellent! Think I found my new battery.
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post Nov 25 2025, 01:14 PM
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I've been running an Optima red top for about 14 years at this point. Still works. When I have more than a few weeks of downtime, I hook it up to the Optima branded tender.
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post Nov 25 2025, 11:33 PM
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Both AGM and gel cells are good for the 914. Not sure if either is a complete fix for the battery acid problems, but they're definitely good to have!

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post Nov 26 2025, 06:35 AM
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I had an Optima in my 356 for 19 years, finally gave out
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AGM is always a solid option to replace regular "wet" lead-acid. Even moreso if you plan to relocate it. It's fully sealed, and be mounted in any orientation, and will not leak even if the case is punctured.

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post Dec 1 2025, 02:23 PM
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Costco:
Not a bad $


I cannot find this battery when I search Costo. Actually, I can't find it anywhere when I search on Google, which is strange.

Can you share the Costco link please @914werke ?
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Also a great replacement in a long hood 911 (x2)
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post Dec 1 2025, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Nov 23 2025, 05:38 PM) *
Costco:
Not a bad $


I cannot find this battery when I search Costo. Actually, I can't find it anywhere when I search on Google, which is strange.

Can you share the Costco link please @914werke ?


Ya agree I went back & couldnt come up with it either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
There is a item # so you can just call or visit provide the # & they will figure it out.
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