Batteries

Groundes-Peace · Sep 7th, 2018, 11:16

Would like to know what offers feel is the best option car battery for B20 engines in 1800S /Amazon to be good for 6 years+.
My battery just managed to last 6 years, but the cranking speed in the last year has become iffy.
Interested to read what spec others recommend and the perceived top manufacturer......
Thoughts please.

Ron Kwas · Sep 7th, 2018, 14:15

GP;

OEM batteries seem to be able to last that time, but 6 years out of a typical consumer replacement lead-acid battery is asking a lot!

Cheers

amazon69 · Sep 7th, 2018, 16:56

Like most things, I think you get what you pay for. The more expensive Bosch batteries seem to last a long time in my cars. Some of those have 5 year guarantees. There are also many fancy batteries now from places like Demon Tweeks. Such as this one. Cough.

AndyV7o · Sep 7th, 2018, 18:32

Buy varta or bosch (same battery, made by varta, bosch cost more for their sticker), blue top will see you through, silver top are tye next step up and have a 5 year warranty.
I always use www.tayna.co.uk they have best prices around for varta/bosch, fast delivery, nice to deal with.

MikeKiernan · Sep 10th, 2018, 15:23

I second that. Tayna are great price and very quick delivery.

swedishandgerman · Sep 11th, 2018, 11:04

I spend far too much time looking at best prices of stuff! But here's a thing: I just changed the first battery on my XC70 which is 12 years old. My previous Volvo V70 battery lasted 14 years. My sister's XC90 is 11 years old with the original battery.

Ordinarily, I look at prices of non-genuine, then out of interest phone up my local Volvo place and guess what? Their batteries are cheaper than Euro-Car Parts....

phholden · Sep 13th, 2018, 16:35

Ditto, great service from Tayna. I managed to squeeze a 069 Enduroline Car Battery 85Ah from them into the amo back in December when the cold weather hit. It's black.

arcturus · Sep 13th, 2018, 17:55

It' keeping them fully charged all the time that adds to longevity

Vintagewrench · Sep 15th, 2018, 11:58

Don't know if Optima gel cell batteries are available on your side of the ocean, but they are the longest lasting battery I've found yet.

https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...iAAEgKIrfD_BwE

Derek UK · Sep 15th, 2018, 12:34

Maybe good but they are so ugly people make black boxes to hide them in.

Sep 7th, 2018, 11:16	#1
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Batteries Would like to know what offers feel is the best option car battery for B20 engines in 1800S /Amazon to be good for 6 years+. My battery just managed to last 6 years, but the cranking speed in the last year has become iffy. Interested to read what spec others recommend and the perceived top manufacturer...... Thoughts please.

Sep 7th, 2018, 16:56	#3
amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	Like most things, I think you get what you pay for. The more expensive Bosch batteries seem to last a long time in my cars. Some of those have 5 year guarantees. There are also many fancy batteries now from places like Demon Tweeks. Such as this one. Cough. __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131. Last edited by amazon69; Sep 7th, 2018 at 16:58.

Sep 11th, 2018, 11:04	#6
swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	I spend far too much time looking at best prices of stuff! But here's a thing: I just changed the first battery on my XC70 which is 12 years old. My previous Volvo V70 battery lasted 14 years. My sister's XC90 is 11 years old with the original battery. Ordinarily, I look at prices of non-genuine, then out of interest phone up my local Volvo place and guess what? Their batteries are cheaper than Euro-Car Parts.... __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

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arcturus arcturus Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 08:21 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	It' keeping them fully charged all the time that adds to longevity __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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Sep 7th, 2018, 14:15	#2
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	GP; OEM batteries seem to be able to last that time, but 6 years out of a typical consumer replacement lead-acid battery is asking a lot! Cheers

Sep 7th, 2018, 18:32	#4
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Buy varta or bosch (same battery, made by varta, bosch cost more for their sticker), blue top will see you through, silver top are tye next step up and have a 5 year warranty. I always use www.tayna.co.uk they have best prices around for varta/bosch, fast delivery, nice to deal with.

Sep 10th, 2018, 15:23	#5
MikeKiernan Junior Member Last Online: Sep 9th, 2021 16:53 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Walliswood	I second that. Tayna are great price and very quick delivery.

Sep 13th, 2018, 16:35	#7
phholden Junior Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 16:45 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bristol	Ditto, great service from Tayna. I managed to squeeze a 069 Enduroline Car Battery 85Ah from them into the amo back in December when the cold weather hit. It's black.

Sep 15th, 2018, 11:58	#9
Vintagewrench Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 13:34 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brattleboro, VT	Don't know if Optima gel cell batteries are available on your side of the ocean, but they are the longest lasting battery I've found yet. https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-u...iAAEgKIrfD_BwE

Sep 15th, 2018, 12:34	#10
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Maybe good but they are so ugly people make black boxes to hide them in.

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