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new battery

  • 15-12-2010 4:22pm
    #1
    mondymike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭


    how much do you think i should pay for a new battery for a 99 octavia. 1.6

    I've seen prices from 40 euros up to 120, am i right in thinking thats a fair margin?


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  • #2
    bmw535d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭bmw535d


    go for a middle of the range one, you wont need big cranking amps for that food blender of an engine. the 40 euro one probably wont last long. varta,bosch, and optima are good brands.



    Selecting the Right Battery



    Cold cranking amps (CCA)

    Reserve capacity (RC) for your vehicle

    Battery group size indicates the battery size that will best fit the physical dimensions of your vehicle. Many vehicles can accommodate more than one group size.

    CCA is critical for good cranking ability. It's the number of amps a battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0 degrees F until the battery voltage drops to unusable levels. A 12V battery with a rating of 600 CCA means the battery will provide 600 amps for 30 seconds at 0 degrees before the voltage falls to 7.20 V (six cells).

    RC helps to power your vehicle's electrical system if the alternator fails. It indicates the battery's "staying power" -- how many minutes the battery can supply ample power without falling below the minimum voltage needed to run your vehicle.

    In general for both CCA and RC, the higher the number the better. HOWEVER, if you live in a cold climate, the CCA rating should be an important consideration in choosing a battery. Conversely, if you live in a high heat climate, you don't need as much CCA.


    id spend around 80-100 euro OP


  • #3
    mondymike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭mondymike


    yeah, friend in the trade can get me a varta for about 75. think i'll do that so. cheers beemer 535d man!


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