Optima Yellow Top Battery Install

[rexseesyou]

I have a Optima Yellow Top battery from my previous car and wanted to install it in my 2009 Toyota Yaris. Unfortunately, the battery terminals are on the opposite side and don't fit. I don't really want to buy a new one as they're expensive. Does anyone know if there is any way to extend the battery cables so they fit on the terminals or anything else I can do? Thanks for the help in advance.

I believe I have the Yellow Top D34/78 and from the Optima site... it says I need the D35.

[goku87]

buy an orange top. or the similar red top, and put the yellow top in the back.

bam. ur good to go for a new stereo.

[Reddog99]

Yes, you should be able to buy longer cables at a parts store, but what are you going to do with the "old" stock battery? They're probably good for 4-5 years, you know. I have a 2004 Ford Ranger and the original battery is still good...

[ozmdd]

Well...have you tried putting the batter in facing backwards? Lengthening the cables would probably involve cutting and splicing, unless there are purpose-made cable extenders out there. If they exist, they'd be on ebay. :)

You can probably sell your Optima for a minimal loss and buy a new one that's correct for the application. Might only end up costing you $20-$30 bucks if your Optima is relatively new and in good nick.

[ozmdd]

BTW -if you aren't adding significant stereo amps or a winch, there isn't much advantage to the optima. Might be worth your while to sell it and buy goodies from Garm...

Of course, no one on the forum is rocking a winch...YET!

[RedRide]

Yeah, most (if not all) Toyotas use a #35 battery. This is an industry designation and not from Toyota.
In other words, any manufactur's #35 battery will fit.

Personally, I like Optima batteries and have one (red top) in my other car.

Did you try turning the battery around?

[jonismyname]

Yeah, most (if not all) Toyotas use a #35 battery. This is an industry designation and not from Toyota.
In other words, any manufactur's #35 battery will fit.

Personally, I like Optima batteries and have one (red top) in my other car.

Did you try turning the battery around?

as long as it's not a combo like a 35/75 or semi universal, although they list the bci group 35, they have center posts for universality, and the 90 degree cable end for our positive won't fit... i know because i got a $100 battery for $5 and tried using it... :(

[rexseesyou]

Yes, you should be able to buy longer cables at a parts store, but what are you going to do with the "old" stock battery? They're probably good for 4-5 years, you know. I have a 2004 Ford Ranger and the original battery is still good...

Yeah, I'm connecting 2 amps for my sound system

[rexseesyou]

And yeah, I tried putting it in backwards. I'm probably just giving it to my brother and do have to buy a new one :/

[ozmdd]

Tell him you'll sell him that $500 battery for a measley $150!! :)

[IsLNdbOi]

Can you install two batteries in a car? Maybe in the trunk?