battery
Posted: 25 Apr 2011, 17:33
hi, what size battery do i need for a 1.6 turbo diesel?
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Re: battery
Posted: 25 Apr 2011, 18:20
The biggest one that fits in the battery tray...
Re: battery
Posted: 25 Apr 2011, 20:52
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... bb8e3&BATT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free delivery on a quality brand.
As Kev says...higher the capacity the better.
For a Diesel CCA (cold cranking amps) are particularly important, due to the massive amp draw firstly from the glow plug circuit and then the starter motor itself (upto 200 amps for a Diesel)
Most online battery retailers are quoting 70ah or slightly higher, with a CCA of 650 or higher.
Martin
Free delivery on a quality brand.
As Kev says...higher the capacity the better.
For a Diesel CCA (cold cranking amps) are particularly important, due to the massive amp draw firstly from the glow plug circuit and then the starter motor itself (upto 200 amps for a Diesel)
Most online battery retailers are quoting 70ah or slightly higher, with a CCA of 650 or higher.
Martin
Re: battery
Posted: 25 Apr 2011, 21:14
Wow...200 amps
