[Vwdiesel] Re: Need Battery Specs!

[Roger Brown]

David Cook wrote:
> 
> Hi all-
> 
> I just realized that I will have the opportunity this
> morning to stop by the Interstate Battery "scratch and
> dent" store because I'll be in Topeka for lunch.
> 
> There, I can buy any car-type battery I want for only
> $25.
> 
> The problem is, I'm sure I don't have the proper
> battery in the car now so I can't just take it in and
> say, "give me one like this."
> 
> So, I was wondering if anyone could give me the proper
> specs for the correct battery for a 1.6 diesel
> battery.
> 
> Or, I can buy deep-cycle batteries for the same price.
>  Maybe one of them would be good for colder starting?
> You'd probably get more than one try...
> 
> Any quick thoughts?

When I got my last battery, I just measured the largest dimensions that would physically fit in the battery location.  Then took
a tape measure to the store and found the largest battery sizes that would fit, then among those, went for the heaviest one
(heavy = more lead = more cranking/reserve capacity).  Ended up with a Group 34, 1000CA/770CCA Exide.  I now run an Optima 800U
(Red Top, 800CCA) and if you can find a spiral wound, absorbed glass mat Interstate, go for that, they are clones of the
Optimas.

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   Roger