Replacement Battery Information
03-28-2012, 12:49 PM
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I have the radio code the previous owner listed it on the front of the owners manual. If that is the only thing I have to worry about I think I can fingure out how to reset the radio.
I also have read if you plug a charger into the cig lighter it will keep the radio from being wiped.
I also have read if you plug a charger into the cig lighter it will keep the radio from being wiped.
05-09-2012, 03:10 AM
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Sorry for the bump.
So, my '04 996 needs a new battery. Been hearing good things about the Interstate MTP-H7. Apparently, when I go to the site to find out where to buy it, it's been discontinued. But, I did find another battery that could be a newer revision? Will this 'new revision' be okay to use for my 996? Are there any differences besides CA/CCA between the two? I'm looking to buy this tomorrow. Please advise.
Discontinued:
Interstate MTP-H7
New Revision?
Interstate MTP-94R/H7
So, my '04 996 needs a new battery. Been hearing good things about the Interstate MTP-H7. Apparently, when I go to the site to find out where to buy it, it's been discontinued. But, I did find another battery that could be a newer revision? Will this 'new revision' be okay to use for my 996? Are there any differences besides CA/CCA between the two? I'm looking to buy this tomorrow. Please advise.
Discontinued:
Interstate MTP-H7
New Revision?
Interstate MTP-94R/H7
05-09-2012, 08:32 AM
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Funny, I haven't seen a battery thread for a while, here, and yet today this one is resurrected on the very day I replace the battery in mine. I had a perfect cold start this morning, but an hour later, after 12 miles of driving followed by a 40 minute stop, it wouldn't crank the motor over.
Lucky me, I was parked on a bit of an incline with an empty parking lot behind me, so I put the car in reverse, let off the parking brake, and when I was rolling enough I popped the clutch and it fired right up (thoroughly buries for me any future thoughts about getting Tip or PDK - LOL!).
Lucky me, I was on my way over to the Porsche dealer anyway as my next stop.
Lucky me, when I got there they were expecting the Interstate Battery guy to arrive any minute with a fresh load of correct size and power batteries.
Lucky me, he arrived within a few minutes, and the dealer plopped in the new battery within minutes, charged me $120 for the battery, and nothing for the install.
Lucky me, I was parked on a bit of an incline with an empty parking lot behind me, so I put the car in reverse, let off the parking brake, and when I was rolling enough I popped the clutch and it fired right up (thoroughly buries for me any future thoughts about getting Tip or PDK - LOL!).
Lucky me, I was on my way over to the Porsche dealer anyway as my next stop.
Lucky me, when I got there they were expecting the Interstate Battery guy to arrive any minute with a fresh load of correct size and power batteries.
Lucky me, he arrived within a few minutes, and the dealer plopped in the new battery within minutes, charged me $120 for the battery, and nothing for the install.
Pep Boys BOSCHE $108 thats in mine.
05-09-2012, 08:47 AM
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Needless to say. I quickly took up DIY preventative work on my car.
05-09-2012, 10:50 AM
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Sorry for the bump.
So, my '04 996 needs a new battery. Been hearing good things about the Interstate MTP-H7. Apparently, when I go to the site to find out where to buy it, it's been discontinued. But, I did find another battery that could be a newer revision? Will this 'new revision' be okay to use for my 996? Are there any differences besides CA/CCA between the two? I'm looking to buy this tomorrow. Please advise.
Discontinued:
Interstate MTP-H7
New Revision?
Interstate MTP-94R/H7
So, my '04 996 needs a new battery. Been hearing good things about the Interstate MTP-H7. Apparently, when I go to the site to find out where to buy it, it's been discontinued. But, I did find another battery that could be a newer revision? Will this 'new revision' be okay to use for my 996? Are there any differences besides CA/CCA between the two? I'm looking to buy this tomorrow. Please advise.
Discontinued:
Interstate MTP-H7
New Revision?
Interstate MTP-94R/H7
There are three holes in the battery tray they fit:
H6 (48) MTP-H6 10-15/16 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
H7 (94R) MTP-H7 12-3/8 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top
H8 (49) MTP-H8 13-15/16 x 6-7/8 x 7-1/5 Top< need to add your own nut and bolt to tray
05-09-2012, 01:34 PM
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12-03-2014, 03:10 PM
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For the hardcore Costco users, now that Costco switched from Kirkland branded batteries over to Interstate Batteries, they do not show a match to the 996 series in their fitment guide. Has anyone with some ingenuity bought one recently from Costco that you got to fit? Costco uses proprietary Group ID#'s so tell us which one you found that fit... thx!
12-03-2014, 04:10 PM
#56
According to this updated page, seems like Costco no longer carries any size that fit our 996s. BCI group 47, 48, H7 are all crossed out for Interstate.
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/loca...-batteries.htm
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/loca...-batteries.htm
12-04-2014, 11:14 AM
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I wrote Costco a note (and received no reply) that discontinuing their "fitment 10" auto battery was a bad deal.
I like German cars, and I think 5 of them would use the "fitment 10" battery.
I hope Costco reconsiders and brings this battery back on-line. Here in LA, German cars are everywhere. Costco could sell truckloads of these batteries.
I like German cars, and I think 5 of them would use the "fitment 10" battery.
I hope Costco reconsiders and brings this battery back on-line. Here in LA, German cars are everywhere. Costco could sell truckloads of these batteries.
12-05-2014, 07:36 AM
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Burning Brakes
For what it's worth. I just replaced my Interstate 93 after 4 years. I went with a Bosch Platinum H7. Nice looking and great specs. Slightly lighter than the Interstate, but not as small or light as a Group 48. $165 shipped from pepboys.com.
12-10-2014, 10:49 PM
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Agreed they no longer list the fitment, and for those they do have in their guide they do not stock em! Damn! It may be silly, but I plan to bring my used one in and see if i can find a legit replacement based on side-by-side comparison... I'll report back if I can make it work.
Come on Costco, WTF over!
Come on Costco, WTF over!
