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• Optima - NEW Battery Purchase 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  How can a 50 Amp hour  Optima Red Top  RTS 4.2   battery out perform my 140 Amp hour traditional lead acid battery and still deliver 1000 CCA over my existing battery's 720 CCA considering it is half the size?   Stephen Price
• Battery Life 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  What is the life expectance of car batteries these days?, used to be 3 - 4 years but have battery manufacturers made advances. The reason I ask is that I am spending some weeks driving around Europe in the spring, my car is 4 years old (diesel), and the local tyre depot is having a battery sale
• 1998 Honda Accord - Doubling up on the Doubling Up On The Battery post 19 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  The first post disappeared Battery it came with won’t charge above 9V. I don’t want to buy a new one (at least not yet) because it isn’t my car and it has other potential issues that need test driving to evaluate. I have 2 smaller (re) tired ex-Skywing
• Battery Reliability 27 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Alternators have been standard on cars for 20 or so years and IIRC 'sealed for life batteries' nearly as long. Even after their introduction it seemed that a replacement battery was required every 3 or 4 years. However over the last decade it would appear that they have improved their longevity
• Which Battery. Bosch or Lucas? 28 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Hello all, In the near future, I think I?m going to replace the battery on my 1993 Polo, as the one I?ve got is getting on a bit, and can\'t hold a strong charge for more than 24 hours. So, the question is, which is the best battery to fit. Costco have great deals on Bosch batteries; with mine
• Honda Civic UK (1995 - 2000) - 00 1.4 Which Battery 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  The battery on my Honda Civic has been playing up and needs replacement. On searching on the internet there are different batteries available like Lead Acetate battery (45 Ah) from Halfords (£59.99) who fit it as well for a nominal fee of £4.99 or others avalable online like Alphaline for £47
• Battery State Indicators 15 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  In general, how much faith can be put in these indicators? I have a 'maintance free' battery which performs fine but the 'Green' indicator does not appear. The window appears dark indicatiing that the battery needs charging according to the legend, but after driving around 40miles this indication
• Volvo 480 ES - flat battery 12 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  volvo battery drained when fan engine fan starts headlights stuck up also cause battery drain ? TIA
• battery charging question 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there, just a quick question if anyone can shed any light. I'm charging a battery using an external charger, can you overcharge a car battery?
• Volvo S60 Diesel ( automatic 2011 registered) - Battery Change Question 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I have a question relating to a failing battery, can anyone advise please. My elderly friend has an S60 ( from new) sadly its not driven enough to keep the battery healthy, now only 15000 miles, on the second battery which appears to be failing. This car has a small match box sized
• Toshiba fast tracks SCiB battery technology 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Interesting article here about a new battery technology that could be used in EVs in the future: http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-fast-tracks-scib-battery-technology/15667/ "The SCiB – or Super Charge ion Battery – is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that boasts minimal
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 2.0 Battery removal 6 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have water accumulating in the plenum chamber which houses the battery. Presumably it is a blocked drain hole but to access it I need to remove the battery. Haynes implies I can disconnect the battery without a problem (I do know the radio code). Can anyone confirm that this car doesn?t suffer
• Sudden Battery Death 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Sudden Battery Death One Sat. morning my daughter's Scenic battery was "dead". It is well used for commuting and family run-about, and a recent holiday in Norway, and never an inkling of weakness. The battery, original 4 yr old FULMEN wouldn't take charge or deliver power. Kaput!! This isn't
• What to check when buying a new car battery 19 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  I’m planning to get a new car battery as my old one is nearing its end of the lifespan. I found this car battery online store, but not sure what to consider before purchasing a battery. Is there anyone who
• Audi A4 B6 Tdi - Testing battery in situ 14 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Is it possible to test my battery with a professional battery tester whilst the battery is in situ. I am concerned about damaging any ECU s etc. And if it needs changing what is the best method of bridging the voltage to prevent the radi losing its code?
• nissan micra k12 2003 - battery drain 16 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  hi problem with battery drain on micra k12 2003 reg, its ok if we use it every day but if its left for couple days battery is flat? tried obvious things like replace battery disconnect radio and checked no interior lights are on! any ideas thanks
• FIAT Fiorino - Fiat Fiorino Battery Type 27 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a fiat fiorino 1.7td, 1997 on an R Reg. I have had trouble starting it this week and have been told that the wrong battery is fitted. Does anyone know the correct battery? I was told a battery 078 but not sure if this is correct
• astra h - battery voltage 2 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hello If I put + probe from multimeter on battery + post and the - probe on bodywork should I see battery voltage as I'm only seeing 5v.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - (98-04) 1.6 - Battery going flat.... 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, The battery in my Golf 1.6 went flat - the car had been standing for about 4 weeks unused. Since the battery is a pain to remove, I'm recharging it in-situ, but that means only in 6 hour shifts when there is daylight! Odd thing - although otherwise disconnected, when I went to charge
• Car battery life 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 16 year old Celica with a 5 year old Exide battery (date shown on the battery). I have only had the car for 6 weeks. Now when I tried to start the car today, the battery was dead although I did a short journey 3 days ago without problem. Questions: (a) Is the 5 years a normal lifespan