Battery Help
Moderators: hot66, impmad2000, Nige
Battery Help
Hi all. Hope people are keeping well.
I did have a quick search and appreciate this might be covered but couldn't find it.
A mate has a 944 which is stored away from home. He doesn't have power source in the lock-up (so can't have a conditioner), can't get down to the car that regularly and is finding his battery is always flat. Solution might be a portable power pack.
But, anyone got any recommendations for batteries that are known to hold power when not in use for a while. I've had good experience with the Optima Red Top for my 356 (particularly as I have to crank it for ages to get the fuel through). Understand this battery doesn't quite fit in the 944. People in US seem to like Interstate.
Phil
I did have a quick search and appreciate this might be covered but couldn't find it.
A mate has a 944 which is stored away from home. He doesn't have power source in the lock-up (so can't have a conditioner), can't get down to the car that regularly and is finding his battery is always flat. Solution might be a portable power pack.
But, anyone got any recommendations for batteries that are known to hold power when not in use for a while. I've had good experience with the Optima Red Top for my 356 (particularly as I have to crank it for ages to get the fuel through). Understand this battery doesn't quite fit in the 944. People in US seem to like Interstate.
Phil
Phil
1960 356B Silver
1960 356B Silver
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 19025
- Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:26 pm
- Location: West Midlands
Re: Battery Help
In my limited experience, the younger the car, the more power is drained by systems on the car, ie alarms etc.
My 73T 911 will sit for months and will start perfectly, by Boxster struggles after 2 weeks or less.
Halfords Bosch silver batteries have been great on my 911 and I know others have had the same experience.
My 73T 911 will sit for months and will start perfectly, by Boxster struggles after 2 weeks or less.
Halfords Bosch silver batteries have been great on my 911 and I know others have had the same experience.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Re: Battery Help
To my knowledge Bosch are now named Yussa, a deal between the two companies but the battery remains as before. I’ve had good results with the Bosch/Yussa Silver from Halfords and they will replace them up to five years.
1972 2.4S, since 1988
993 RSR Cup
73 RS Rep Race
2018 GT3RS Lizard
993 RSR Cup
73 RS Rep Race
2018 GT3RS Lizard
-
- I need to get out more!
- Posts: 3277
- Joined: Mon Apr 26, 2004 7:51 am
- Location: Selby
-
- I luv DDK!
- Posts: 794
- Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:51 am
- Location: Harston, Leics
Re: Battery Help
Or disconnect the neg lead if you don’t need power
Re: Battery Help
Take his present battery home with him to maintain there.
Take it back to the car when he visits to drive?
Take it back to the car when he visits to drive?
-
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7811
- Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:31 pm
Re: Battery Help
This is what I did on a lock up garageMick Cliff wrote:Solar powered battery maintainer?
Sent from my Redmi 7 using Tapatalk
“A REMINDER. I would be grateful if those members who have borrowed bits from me in emergencies (e.g starter motor, oil cooler, etc) would return them and/or contact me”. – Chris Turner RIP