[s-cars] Re: Optima battery for S6

[Jeff Maurer]

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Robert Myers wrote:
>
> It looks like it's about time for me to replace the OEM battery in my
> S6.  Seven plus years and 153K miles isn't too shabby for the original
> battery, I s'pose.
>
> My question: what is the group number for the battery which is
> designed to fit under the rear seat of this car?  41? 48?  Yeah, I
> know - it needs a vent and an insulating shield for the positive post.

S6: 41
A4: 48
I do own both :)

But I'd go for an Optinma Orange, Bob. Works like a dream in my wife's A4.

Igor

Is the Optima Orange smaller?  I tried an Optima (red, I think) in our
1995.5 S6 Avant a year or two ago and it was too tall.  Some suggested
turning it on its side, but I worried about shorts (electrical, not boxers).
I ended up returning the Optima and buying a standard Audi replacement.

-j



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