What battery?

[michelle g]

Hi there

Problems with the 1990 3.1L V6 again .
Battery is on the way out and we know that the wrong battery is on the car at the moment ... does anyone know what battery we need to go and buy ? ampage wise.

Thanks in advance

[50jeffrey]

Group Size: 75; OE CCA Rating: 525

[woscarr]

Of coarse I got heavy duty one for mine.

MotoMaster Eliminator upto 900 cca. 9yr warranty $125.00 cdn.

[LMP]

Originally Posted by michelle g

Hi there
....we know that the wrong battery is on the car at the moment ...

Replies above tell the story, and they are both right. THe good battery is the one that fits the crate, has the right connectors at the right place, and..starts the car in prevailing conditions. When I flew down south in FLorida and rented a car, I was always amazed at the size of battery ...seemed to me like motorbyke battery in a car... You see, once the car is started, the alternator takes care of all loads and 900 cranking amps is nice for cold temperatures, while 525 will work all the time in mild climates.
When my battery's dead, I start the car with a power pack with an 18Ah battery with a cranking rating of probably less than 200A....but that is OK in summer, barely did it around 0°C lately, but would not do it at --25°C. So size 75 is what fits the bed, amps rating to suit Spain....

[onerchprk]

I went to autozone and bought the cheapest side post battery (34.99) and it fits and works great..