Battery replacement

Javaman365 · Mar 19th, 2020, 16:33

So I'm looking at replacement batteries for the XC90.

Years ago, we had an LR Discovery z which started to have starting issues, sluggish to turn over. The battery finally gave up in winter. IIRC, it was rated at 550 CCA. I replaced it with a 1000 CCA marine rated battery. I remember that marine rating was slightly different, but it was still over-specc'd for the job. Never had a car start up so quick.

Has anyone replaced an XC90 battery with something so over the top? And is there any detriment in doing so?

Tannaton · Mar 19th, 2020, 22:22

I don't think there would be any detriment, but you would need to consider the shape/size of it. It's in the boot and has a plastic cover that fits snugly over it.

binty · Mar 22nd, 2020, 18:54

Hi, I replaced mine in autumn with a new Bosch one with 900 CCA I recall, car has never started so well.
I did quite a lot of research and it seems the starter pulls a maximum of about 250 amps, so it is actually irrelevant if the battery is rated at 800 or 1000 CCA.. Not done my own research on this so don't shoot the messenger, just a bit of info to consider if it helps.
(PS about £90-100 seems to be the going rate for a good branded battery, think Volvo is about the same).
Good luck.

SwissXC90 · Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:27

FYI

The standard battery fitted to a XC90 D5 Diesel is a 90 Ah, 800 CCA battery.
Never under-size the battery.

oragex · Mar 23rd, 2020, 15:34

These are the Volvo specs for the genuine batteries. My take is to stick with the genuine CCA rating. I put a larger battery with more CCA and the starter was spinning too fast in summer time, that may damage the flywheel and maybe even the starter if the car wouldn't start and one would keep cranking for longer time http://www.volvohowto.com/volvo-batt...-volvo-models/

Mar 19th, 2020, 16:33	#1
Javaman365 Arthur Daley's Understudy Last Online: Sep 6th, 2020 13:54 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Blackpool	Battery replacement So I'm looking at replacement batteries for the XC90. Years ago, we had an LR Discovery z which started to have starting issues, sluggish to turn over. The battery finally gave up in winter. IIRC, it was rated at 550 CCA. I replaced it with a 1000 CCA marine rated battery. I remember that marine rating was slightly different, but it was still over-specc'd for the job. Never had a car start up so quick. Has anyone replaced an XC90 battery with something so over the top? And is there any detriment in doing so? __________________ Former XC70 D5 Owner. Currently XC90 D5 Owner. My car history is best described as "unstable"

Mar 19th, 2020, 22:22	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 11:09 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I don't think there would be any detriment, but you would need to consider the shape/size of it. It's in the boot and has a plastic cover that fits snugly over it. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Mar 22nd, 2020, 18:54	#3
binty Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 16:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: S****HORPE	Good battery makes a big difference Hi, I replaced mine in autumn with a new Bosch one with 900 CCA I recall, car has never started so well. I did quite a lot of research and it seems the starter pulls a maximum of about 250 amps, so it is actually irrelevant if the battery is rated at 800 or 1000 CCA.. Not done my own research on this so don't shoot the messenger, just a bit of info to consider if it helps. (PS about £90-100 seems to be the going rate for a good branded battery, think Volvo is about the same). Good luck. __________________ Binty XC90 D5 SE Auto (Black) Mazda MX5 Sport Tec (Black) Mercedes SLK 250d 9G auto AMG line (Black) Previous Volvos C30 Rdesign 2.0D (black), C30 Rdesign 1.6D (black), S60 T5 (black)

Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:27	#4
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	FYI The standard battery fitted to a XC90 D5 Diesel is a 90 Ah, 800 CCA battery. Never under-size the battery. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Mar 23rd, 2020, 15:34	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	These are the Volvo specs for the genuine batteries. My take is to stick with the genuine CCA rating. I put a larger battery with more CCA and the starter was spinning too fast in summer time, that may damage the flywheel and maybe even the starter if the car wouldn't start and one would keep cranking for longer time http://www.volvohowto.com/volvo-batt...-volvo-models/ __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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