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New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:01 am
by elbee
Hi Folkes not posted on here for a while, starter Battery has given up the ghost ( original Mazda ) :shock:

Any advice on best value for money replacement?

Re: New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:07 am
by wonkanoby

Re: New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:20 am
by elbee
Should have mentioned It's the diesel model, I have the willington kit and leisure battery, is 75AH sufficient or will I require 85AH +

Re: New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:41 am
by mikeonb4c
elbee wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:20 am Should have mentioned It's the diesel model, I have the willington kit and leisure battery, is 75AH sufficient or will I require 85AH +
I always go for bigger being better given (as i see it) the glowplugs will rely on a good glow to give crisp starting at the same time as you turn the key to crank the engine. I use (i think but would need to check) 95ah in mine.

Re: New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:47 am
by elbee
Thanks Mike, I just wondered whether fitting a larger 85+ battery would put any additional strain on the alternator? :?

Re: New starter battery

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:56 am
by wonkanoby
makes no difference