[V8] OEM batteries are good?

[Daniel Hussey]

I think this has a lot to do with it.  But, I've used cheaper repalcement
batteries in past Quattros (which all had thier batteries in the same
place)...  and the factory (VARTA) batteries definately lasted far longer!!!

Shayne, I don't know where you got your information.  Unless something has
changed recently, I know the replacement battery I bought for the S4 was a
VARTA.

Later,
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz at kla-tencor.com>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: [V8] OEM batteries are good?


> Perhaps.  It may also have something to do with the fact that the
> battery sits under the comfy rear seat so it experiences fewer temp
> extremes ...
>
> Steve B
> San Jose, CA (USA)
> >
> > I wonder if the long life has something to do with the charging
> voltage?
> > Most newer cars I am aware of run the charging system at 14.2 volts
> but the
> > Audi runs at 13.8 volts. That has to help with the battery life.
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