997 battery replacement
03-08-2010, 01:52 PM
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Racer
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997 battery replacement
any suggestions on where to pick up a replacement battery in Toronto. I think mine is on the way out and not worth gambling with it when I take the car out of storage
03-08-2010, 05:27 PM
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Check with any Audi dealer, they have the identical battery to the stock Porsche 997, at a fraction of the Porsche price....
I replaced mine last summer and was let into this "little secret" by my Porsche/Audi dealer!!
I replaced mine last summer and was let into this "little secret" by my Porsche/Audi dealer!!
03-28-2010, 10:16 PM
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Racer
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just replaced my battery in my 2007 C4S today. Although many recommend the Interstate MTP-H7, which is a BCI Group 94R battery (size approx: H: 7.5, H: 6 7/8 L: 12.5). 94R batteries are available from Canadian Tire (Exide battery) for $149 or from Wal-Mart under Energizer brand (made my Johnson Controls) for $117 (part number is 108-94R).
I used the Energizer from Wal-Mart, which has 765CCA and 956 CA. It's a direct fit, including the vent hose on the passenger side. I stole the driver side vent plug from the old battery.
Seems to crank a lot stronger than the old one ever did. Battery has a 3yr replacement and 9yr pro-rate warranty.
I used the Energizer from Wal-Mart, which has 765CCA and 956 CA. It's a direct fit, including the vent hose on the passenger side. I stole the driver side vent plug from the old battery.
Seems to crank a lot stronger than the old one ever did. Battery has a 3yr replacement and 9yr pro-rate warranty.
08-01-2010, 12:41 PM
#7
just replaced my battery in my 2007 C4S today. Although many recommend the Interstate MTP-H7, which is a BCI Group 94R battery (size approx: H: 7.5, H: 6 7/8 L: 12.5). 94R batteries are available from Canadian Tire (Exide battery) for $149 or from Wal-Mart under Energizer brand (made my Johnson Controls) for $117 (part number is 108-94R).
I used the Energizer from Wal-Mart, which has 765CCA and 956 CA. It's a direct fit, including the vent hose on the passenger side. I stole the driver side vent plug from the old battery.
Seems to crank a lot stronger than the old one ever did. Battery has a 3yr replacement and 9yr pro-rate warranty.
I used the Energizer from Wal-Mart, which has 765CCA and 956 CA. It's a direct fit, including the vent hose on the passenger side. I stole the driver side vent plug from the old battery.
Seems to crank a lot stronger than the old one ever did. Battery has a 3yr replacement and 9yr pro-rate warranty.
Big thank you to you, went through the same thing just now. Went straight to WM and got the last 108-94R on the shelf. And thanks for the tip about keeping the driver's side vent plug from the old battery.
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08-01-2010, 03:54 PM
#8
Racer
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YOu're welcome. Thought I would share the tip as it was a great price for a decent battery - probably a lot better than stock.
A friend of mine with the same car & year went to Downtown and I think it cost him over $400 and he probably got the crappy OEM battery
A friend of mine with the same car & year went to Downtown and I think it cost him over $400 and he probably got the crappy OEM battery
08-01-2010, 05:16 PM
#9
It's unbelievable how crappy is the OEM battery. The battery in my wife's Subaru is still going strong after almost 8.5 yrs; the battery in my neighbor's Honda died after 11 yrs. Mine lasted only 4.5 yrs.
