NJSS
Active Member
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2008
- Messages
- 812
- Location
- Near Petersfield, Hampshire.
- Car
- 2011 SL 350 Fire Opal Red|||2016 Land Rover Discovery|||1973 MGB GT V8|||1959 MGA Roadster
The battery, under the bonnet of my R230 SL350 which I assume is the cranking battery appears to be nearing the end of its life. The current battery is a Lion, which I was told when I purchased the car some 6 months ago, was "recently fitted" - I don't have the receipt so no guarantee claim.
I have had three replacement batteries recommended all AGM, (I must confess that I didn't expect the recommended battery to be AGM). They are all 278x175x190 mm, 70 Ah / 760A and B13 base. Those recommended are:-
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08 - £128
Exide AGM EK700 - £125 and
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39 - £145
I would appreciate thoughts on which might be best. I have had good experience of all three manufacturers for batteries in my MGs. I'm inclined to go for the Varta, as I have used this in more modern vehicles with no problems.
I am also advised that a change of battery must be registered with the control unit - how please do I do this; or is it off to my favourite indy?
NJSS
I have had three replacement batteries recommended all AGM, (I must confess that I didn't expect the recommended battery to be AGM). They are all 278x175x190 mm, 70 Ah / 760A and B13 base. Those recommended are:-
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08 - £128
Exide AGM EK700 - £125 and
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39 - £145
I would appreciate thoughts on which might be best. I have had good experience of all three manufacturers for batteries in my MGs. I'm inclined to go for the Varta, as I have used this in more modern vehicles with no problems.
I am also advised that a change of battery must be registered with the control unit - how please do I do this; or is it off to my favourite indy?
NJSS