Battery Recommendation needed

[djneils98]

Need a new battery for my 2005 V70 D3 euro 3
Looking for recommendations thanks in advance

[staffy460]

tayna batterys , yuasa very good

[AndyV7o]

Varta/Bosch (same, both varta) Silver or blue, Yuasa, Volvo.
019 is battery type.
I highly recommend Tayna.co.uk too.

[Dancake]

Check the price of a replacement battery from Volvo. They can be reasonably priced compared to aftermarket alternatives.

[CricketyJimin]

Put one of these in my S60:

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/yuasa/ybx5019/

The original was getting weak, don't think it was ever changed before so not bad for 17 years service.

[djneils98]

thanks all - ended up getting this one
YBX5019 Yuasa Silver High Performance Car Battery 12V 100Ah HSB019
was about 40 quid less than one from Volvo.

is there anything I need to know before replacing the old one? what is the correct procedure?
thanks

[Boatie]

Originally Posted by djneils98

thanks all - ended up getting this one
YBX5019 Yuasa Silver High Performance Car Battery 12V 100Ah HSB019
was about 40 quid less than one from Volvo.

is there anything I need to know before replacing the old one? what is the correct procedure?
thanks

A rule of thumb for lead acid batteries (including AGMs) of similar capacity / spec is the heavier it is the better. Suggests thicker plates. Not infallible but a good indication especially when on line shopping.

[marcb]

Originally Posted by djneils98

thanks all - ended up getting this one
YBX5019 Yuasa Silver High Performance Car Battery 12V 100Ah HSB019
was about 40 quid less than one from Volvo.

is there anything I need to know before replacing the old one? what is the correct procedure?
thanks

I think I'll get one of those too as I can't be bothered trying to get an exchange on the OEM one I have even though it's still under warranty as it will no doubt take time to sort out and they'll probably insist on testing the car electrics.

Changing the battery - turn off engine if on and wait 15 mins for it all to shut down. Make sure you have the right bits to unscrew clamps. Undo the positive then negative and haul the old one out (mind your back).

Put new one in and do up clamps and attach positive. Turn ignition to position II so lights are on when you connect negative as this is supposed to protect circuitry but probably doesn't matter. Attach negative swiftly to avoid sparking.

[djneils98]

Originally Posted by marcb

I think I'll get one of those too as I can't be bothered trying to get an exchange on the OEM one I have even though it's still under warranty as it will no doubt take time to sort out and they'll probably insist on testing the car electrics.

Changing the battery - turn off engine if on and wait 15 mins for it all to shut down. Make sure you have the right bits to unscrew clamps. Undo the positive then negative and haul the old one out (mind your back).

Put new one in and do up clamps and attach positive. Turn ignition to position II so lights are on when you connect negative as this is supposed to protect circuitry but probably doesn't matter. Attach negative.

thanks for this but someone else (and a video I found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEu6...ature=emb_logo) said undo negative first?
can anyone confirm?

[marcb]

Originally Posted by djneils98

thanks for this but someone else (and a video I found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEu6...ature=emb_logo) said undo negative first?
can anyone confirm?

Sorry yes - disconnect negative first although I don't think it matters. Connect positive first.