Post by George MX-5 (Admin) on Jul 6, 2015 18:02:12 GMT 2
If you need to replace your battery you have a few options but remember to consider weight ,power and what type of battery you would like.
Luckily in South Africa we have great weather and batteries do last if you take care of them, do not wet the battery (hence covers on them) keep them warmer rather than colder 20°C-40°C and check that water levels are decent
remember to check your alternator as well when changing your battery.
Here are some batteries ,some might not be available off the shelf locally but can be ordered. ( Original battery was Panasonic ,if you still have one ,wow well done )
Duralast Gold - Size 51R DLG
Durastart Maxx 51R Sport
Optima D51R Yellowtop Battery - 8073-167
EverStart Plus 51R-4 Automotive
Deka ETX20L
Odyssey PC680
Exide Edge AGM Car Battery (Group 51R)
Odyssey PC925MJT Dry Cell AGM Battery
These are top rated on other forums , i have a Sabat 636 51R in my car and it has worked well so far (3 years since replacement according to service book) the alternative from Sabat is Sabat 639 51R.
Remember the important factors when buying a battery - Weight, maintenance, cost and CCA ratings
For those who don't know CCA - The rating number refers to/indicates the number of amps a 12-volt battery can deliver at 0°F (-17.8°C) for 30 seconds while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.
Luckily in South Africa we have great weather and batteries do last if you take care of them, do not wet the battery (hence covers on them) keep them warmer rather than colder 20°C-40°C and check that water levels are decent
remember to check your alternator as well when changing your battery.Here are some batteries ,some might not be available off the shelf locally but can be ordered. ( Original battery was Panasonic ,if you still have one ,wow well done )
Duralast Gold - Size 51R DLG
Durastart Maxx 51R Sport
Optima D51R Yellowtop Battery - 8073-167
EverStart Plus 51R-4 Automotive
Deka ETX20L
Odyssey PC680
Exide Edge AGM Car Battery (Group 51R)
Odyssey PC925MJT Dry Cell AGM Battery
These are top rated on other forums , i have a Sabat 636 51R in my car and it has worked well so far (3 years since replacement according to service book) the alternative from Sabat is Sabat 639 51R.
Remember the important factors when buying a battery - Weight, maintenance, cost and CCA ratings
For those who don't know CCA - The rating number refers to/indicates the number of amps a 12-volt battery can deliver at 0°F (-17.8°C) for 30 seconds while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.
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