996 Battery recommendation/comments
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996 Battery recommendation/comments
Ok so my battery came with the car in 2014 so I do not know how old it is. I am thinking next spring would be a good time to change it although it appears to still be healthy. I see an ad in Pano for the Antigravity Battery and wondered if these are a good safe replacement. I like the lighter weight if for nothing else installation, the remote for dead battery revival and the 8-10 year warranty. What makes me nervous is the Lithium Ion deal. You computer dudes and all the talk about "unplanned deconstruction" is something I would not care to experience in the frunk of my car. Another question: didn't I read somewhere that these types of batteries require a different charger/maintainer?
Comments?
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Comments?
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
TBH, unless you're tracking the car or are simply want to pay the $$$ for "lighter weight bragging rights" at your Saturday coffee and cars, the correct sized lead-acid or AGM battery from (gasp!) Walmart is worth considering. Their "EverStart Maxx" batteries are manufactured by Johnson Controls, who also make several well-known brands (e.g. Interstate, Die-Hard and Optima).
Cost at Walmart is approximately $165 for an AGM battery with a 5-year warranty. Actual life should be much longer than that if you consistently use a quality maintainer.
I'm running one of their batteries in my 996 -- zero issues, would buy again. The upcharge for lithium ion technology (battery plus new maintainer) simply doesn't offer good value for money for me. YMMV of course.
Cost at Walmart is approximately $165 for an AGM battery with a 5-year warranty. Actual life should be much longer than that if you consistently use a quality maintainer.
I'm running one of their batteries in my 996 -- zero issues, would buy again. The upcharge for lithium ion technology (battery plus new maintainer) simply doesn't offer good value for money for me. YMMV of course.
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
I got my H6 AGM battery from Autozone. Works perfect. I read somewhere that the Lithium batteries with the auto shutoff to preserve power for a restart can be an awful pain in the neck because the button is on the battery, and the battery is in the frunk, which requires power to open. Get it?
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
I normally buy mine at Advance Auto online and pick up in store (where they will install for you, too). I like Advance Auto because you can scout around and normally find a coupon code for 20 to 30% off what is normally a good price to begin with. It works for non-Die Hard brand batteries, and for Die Hard brand, they still give 10% off (use coupon code DH10).
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Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
Ok so update. I have NOT purchased a new battery yet. I don't drive the car that often and never when it's winter. So other than summer heat the battery doesn't take much abuse. While stored in winter I always have a maintainer hooked up.
My question is and I know it requires a crystal ball: Should I really plan on changing it this spring? It is at least 8 years old!!!
My question is and I know it requires a crystal ball: Should I really plan on changing it this spring? It is at least 8 years old!!!
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
If it still cranks the car reliably, let it ride. Replace it when you start having weird electrical issues or it doesn't want to start quickly.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:29 am Ok so update. I have NOT purchased a new battery yet. I don't drive the car that often and never when it's winter. So other than summer heat the battery doesn't take much abuse. While stored in winter I always have a maintainer hooked up.
My question is and I know it requires a crystal ball: Should I really plan on changing it this spring? It is at least 8 years old!!!
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
I agree. My caveat would only be to replace it before heading out of town in it. And probably a good idea to keep a set of jumper cables in the back seat.gnat wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:06 amIf it still cranks the car reliably, let it ride. Replace it when you start having weird electrical issues or it doesn't want to start quickly.32wildbilly wrote: ↑Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:29 am Ok so update. I have NOT purchased a new battery yet. I don't drive the car that often and never when it's winter. So other than summer heat the battery doesn't take much abuse. While stored in winter I always have a maintainer hooked up.
My question is and I know it requires a crystal ball: Should I really plan on changing it this spring? It is at least 8 years old!!!
www.kansascityautomuseum.com
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
Current:
2002 996TT X50, Guards Red
1987 928S4, Guards Red
1987 951, Guards Red
1973 914 2.0 Bahia Red
2006 955S, Lapis Blue
Other toys:
1988 BMW 325i Cabriolet, Alpin Weiss
1987 Bertone X1/9, Verde Chiaro
Gone but not forgotten: 1975 914 2.0, Laguna Blue; 1999 996 C4 Aerokit Black; 1990 964 C2 Guards Red; 2006 955S Arctic Silver
- 32wildbilly
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
Good idea. I bought a NOCO jumper thingie this winter. It will go in the 996 this spring.
FRUNKenstein wrote: ↑Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:39 amI agree. My caveat would only be to replace it before heading out of town in it. And probably a good idea to keep a set of jumper cables in the back seat.
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Re: 996 Battery recommendation/comments
Get a battery from Costco
they have the best and easiest replacement guarantee
They used to have 42 mo replacement and now I think it dropped to 36 mo
They don't check then when you return, so in reality , you could take the battery back every 24-36 mo and get a new one for free
If they even ask, tell them it wont hold a charge
they have the best and easiest replacement guarantee
They used to have 42 mo replacement and now I think it dropped to 36 mo
They don't check then when you return, so in reality , you could take the battery back every 24-36 mo and get a new one for free
If they even ask, tell them it wont hold a charge
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