914 Battery, Odyssey models, other AGM brands? |
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914 Battery, Odyssey models, other AGM brands? |
JamesJ |
Mar 17 2023, 12:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
Hello World,
I am needing a new battery for my 2.2 four cylinder 914. I have read many of the battery threads from recent years. I know many of you have had success with Optima, but I've also read about the quality concerns in recent years. The Odyssey seems like a good choice as I've not read any threads addressing quality concerns with this brand. The Odyssey Group 42 standard size battery for our 914s is 600 CCA, is as heavy as a lead acid battery at about 40 lbs., but it is a plug and play(no extra bracket required). I am not opposed to this option, but like the idea of a much lighter battery. Odyssey sells a PC925(330 CCA at 24 lbs.) and a PC680(170 CCA at 15 lbs). My mechanic friend recommended that I stay within 100 CCA of the standard size Group 42 battery, which would mean at least 500 CCA. My car is stored at a remote storage facility that does not have power, so a battery charger/tender is not an option for me. I currently disconnect the negative battery cable when not using the car, but will purchase a disconnect switch when I purchase the new battery. The car is not a daily driver, and it's not unusual for the car to sit for a week or two at a time without starting or driving it. I have a/c and a CLA for my cell phone, but no radio or other electronic gadgets and I don't run any of the above with the key on. I've read where several of you have the PC680 or PC925 and have not had any starting issues, but I don't know how often you start your cars or if you use a battery charger/tender to keep it from draining down. I live in California, so CCAs are not as critical as other areas in the country. Any thoughts on CCA ratings or other issues I should consider? For terminals, do you use the SAE battery posts or the M6 receptacles? Other AGM brands recommended? Thanks! |
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