[urq] car battery

[laraa at sympatico.ca]

When I got my urQ in 2001, it had a brand new OEM Volvo battery installed by the vendor, a Volvo dealer. I think it is a battery made by Varta. 15 years later, after numerous stints in various cars, it is still working as a spare. It's the toughest battery I've ever seen. 

During that time, I've killed 4 AC/Delco batteries in the two Saabs I drive since 2005. Now, the latest Saab has a Bosch battery that seems to hold well after 3 years. According to my preferred supplier, newer cars have higher voltage than older rides like your urQ, hence the shorter lifespan. Also, since the urQ has the battery in a cool place in the cabin, that would help longevity too... The Saab battery is so close to the turbo that it has a dedicated fresh air duct directly from the grille which feeds a closed battery box. 

Louis-Alain


-----Message d'origine-----
De : urq [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] De la part de ANTHONY ATTARD
Envoyé : 10 mai 2016 16:07
À : urq at audifans.com
Objet : [urq] car battery

Guys,I need to replace the battery in my 83 URQ.  Does any one have any suggestions?? Is OEM the way to go??  Thanks ACA