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2002 S40T Battery size did you install?Views : 4837 Replies : 28Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Feb 19th, 2023, 22:54 | #1 |
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2002 S40T Battery size did you install?
Hi all,
I'm up to my 4th battery since 2004(second hand purchase) Original battery 520Cca: 5 years Second battery Exide 500Cca: 6 years Third battery Exide 550Cca: 8 years Fourth battery Exide Extreme 700Cca: Not purchased yet. What battery do you have installed and what is the Cca? Is the heavier 17.5kg Exide Extreme over kill and worth the extra cost for life expectancy? My current battery was tested by Kmart Auto who said it still has life and not urgent replacement but I'm getting dashboard lights and no crank.... I pop the hood tap the battery terminals and it starts and go for a 20 minute drive and all good for future starts. Garaged at home. |
Feb 21st, 2023, 03:48 | #2 |
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Anyone please comment?
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Feb 21st, 2023, 23:01 | #3 |
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Maybe fixing the battery terminal issue would be a good place to start?
My original volvo battery lasted 11 years, but when it failed, it did so without any warning. I've had several batteries since then, probably averaging about 4 years life before showing signs of failing. My current battery was bought for another car, but didn't get used, so it ended up on the V40, it's only a small exide 063. 420cca 44Ah . Although this is not the correct battery & a bit too small it does perform quite well, even though it's been on for about 3 years. |
Feb 21st, 2023, 23:16 | #4 |
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I am noticing a bit of build up on terminals that I remove.
Otherwise they are painted... to keep corrosion away. Thanks for response.... Anyone have a big battery installed in their S40? |
Feb 28th, 2023, 18:32 | #5 |
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I have a genuine Volvo battery in my year 2002 T4.
Part number 30659798 70Ah 600A Not much room in the battery tray for anything larger?
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Feb 28th, 2023, 19:59 | #6 |
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Thankyou for your reply
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