I foolishly left the car stood for a month with the battery not isolated.
On my return it was at 10V. I charged it for 4 hours, the car started and ran OK, but after another 3 weeks (this time with the battery isolated) it wouldn't even turn over - just clicks from the solenoid.
The battery is a LION brand fitted 4 years ago when I got the car, and has been flattened a couple of times, so no surprise it isn't happy.
Looking at the options, there is a Genuine one at around £300(!), but back in the real world there are a range from Yuasa and Varta (and Halfords)
Halfords standard Lead Acid has similar specs to the LION at £65.
Yuasa 1096 is a similar price.
I'm thinking the V8 needs a bit more encouragement than a transit or a Seat (albeit they are diesels) so was looking at..
Yuasa 3096 is about £70
Varta Blue about £75
Varta Silver £80
Yuasa 5096 is about £95.
Also the Yuasa black lifetime for about £150
Then there are the stop/start batteries, and the calcium ones (the latter which I gather need a higher charging voltage and might upset some delicate electrics?)
Does anyone have any comments about any to avoid?
thanks
Paul
On my return it was at 10V. I charged it for 4 hours, the car started and ran OK, but after another 3 weeks (this time with the battery isolated) it wouldn't even turn over - just clicks from the solenoid.
The battery is a LION brand fitted 4 years ago when I got the car, and has been flattened a couple of times, so no surprise it isn't happy.
Looking at the options, there is a Genuine one at around £300(!), but back in the real world there are a range from Yuasa and Varta (and Halfords)
Halfords standard Lead Acid has similar specs to the LION at £65.
Yuasa 1096 is a similar price.
I'm thinking the V8 needs a bit more encouragement than a transit or a Seat (albeit they are diesels) so was looking at..
Yuasa 3096 is about £70
Varta Blue about £75
Varta Silver £80
Yuasa 5096 is about £95.
Also the Yuasa black lifetime for about £150
Then there are the stop/start batteries, and the calcium ones (the latter which I gather need a higher charging voltage and might upset some delicate electrics?)
Does anyone have any comments about any to avoid?
thanks
Paul