Thread: Any precautions when replacing battery?

Originally Posted by Trippy

Well I have had no luck in finding a battery here in Yeppoon. I went to Supercheapauto and they don't have the 86ZMF in stock but can order one in for...

...wait for it...

$468!!

I have seen prices online for about $250 so that is definitely a no. I checked Repco and they checked their computer which said I can get the NS70X which only has a CCA of 670 A. Will this be enough? I am confused about the recommended specs for a battery for the D2 V8. I checked RAVE and couldn't find any specs.

I will call Hastings Deering tomorrow and ask if they stock the 115-2422 1000CCA. Hopefully it will be cheaper than $468.

It'll be about $240ish...

I found most batteries of the same capacity over priced.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

Have you had had a look at the Supercharge batteries?

They list 3 alternatives for the D2 with their "best" one being the SuperCharge Gold MF31-931.

Supercharge Batteries - Car Batteries, Maintenance, Expanded Grid Technology

Yes, I did actually look at the Supercharge batteries but couldn't find a shop that stocks them. I just checked again though and there is a Supercharge office/warehouse (?) in Rockhampton. I will call them as well as Hastings Deering tomorrow.

Which would be better? Supercharge or CAT?

EDIT: I just checked the battery that is in the truck now and it is a Supercharge N70ZZ with a CCA of 660 A. Looking at the available dates-stickers on the battery it is between 4 and 6 years old though so it seems to have been doing allright.

Originally Posted by iPom

I have the Supercharge MF31 as Paul has pointed out...no dramas as of yet and I think it came with an excellent warranty...I will have to check. Heaps of grunt (CCA)...

I just checked and all three have 12 months warranty, which is probably the minimum legal limit.

Originally Posted by s7000

It'll be about $240ish...

I found most batteries of the same capacity over priced.

Did you buy yours from Hastings Deering?

Originally Posted by Trippy

Did you buy yours from Hastings Deering?

Nope. From Sydney.

Called up, was told it was in stock, picked it up that afternoon.

Pricing should be the same...

If its not a cat its a dog!! If I had the choice its CAT all the way!!

Cheers Scott

Hastings Deering in Rocky has the CAT 115-2422 1000CCA in stock and it costs $235. Seems like an awesome deal compared to Supercheap. Will pick it up this afternoon.

Good choice Trippy. Cat batteries have been the market leader, OMHO for the last fifty years or so.