Which battery for D3?

[hpal]

My 2.7 D3's battery has just died I think. Had the radio on for not long and it wont start the car now it's sitting around 10v, did the same thing the other day had fridge running for only 15 mins and car wouldn't start, but charged up ok and started the car fine until today.
I have a couple of option. Currently has a DIN92L battery, I've found two or three on sale at Autobarn and will buy one in the morning.

One is a Supercharge SilverPlus SMF85L 760CCA with 30mth warranty, measures up like it will fit ok. $164
One is a Supercharge GoldPlus 810CCA 40 mth warranty, $259
One is Supercharge GoldPlus 900CCA 36 mth warranty $269


I guess they'll all fit and do the job, but the cheaper one is tempting, great price at $164....

[loanrangie]

I have had a good run from supercharge batteries in my D1, 7 1/2 years.

[Tombie]

If you RTM you’ll see there is a minimum CCA for the D3 and the cheapie doesn’t come close!

[hpal]

If you RTM you’ll see there is a minimum CCA for the D3 and the cheapie doesn’t come close!

Thanks Tombie that’s all I needed to hear, I’ll chuck the 900CCA at it tomorrow!😀

[orville]

Check the alternator isn't the problem. we replaced the battery then found out it was the alternator that wasn't working properly. The other battery sat in the shed for a year then gave to another family member where it is working fine in his 100 Series LC.

[hpal]

I assume the alternator is fine, it's putting out 14v or more when running.

[hpal]

Here’s the battery that’s in it, perfect physical size and it states 735 cca. Makes me wonder about the cheaper one again with 760cca as this one was obviously doing a fine job for years previously.

[Tombie]

Or was it? How long have you had it?
What date is stamped on the battery?

[101RRS]

Some listings have smaller batteries - no doubt to attract unsuspecting mugs.

You need a calcium or AGM over 900CCA and 90Ah. The original batteries were calcium but I believe LR later changed the specs to a AGM (but dont quote me on that)

Garry

[Tombie]

Some listings have smaller batteries - no doubt to attract unsuspecting mugs.

You need a calcium or AGM over 900CCA and 90Ah. The original batteries were calcium but I believe LR later changed the specs to a AGM (but dont quote me on that)

Garry

Spot on..