2008/9 Sebring Convertible Battery Replacement

[Amigaman]

Hi everyone I have just bought myself a Sebring Convertible 2,0 Diesel and I knew I needed a new battery - however there seems to be such confusion over what type of battery I need. The AA man says it needs to be a "Gel" battery - A Chrysler Parts guy says it needs to be a "Spiral Wound"   and he also asked if my car had "Stop and Start" technology - Frankly I have no idea - please help 

 

 

[Penguin2007]

Hi Amigoman

 

You pays the cash you gets the product.....

 

Gel batteries have their uses .... £+

Sealed cells - mid range

Spiral ones are £+

 

See: .... http://www.multicell.co.uk/cyclon-batteries.html

(Other suppliers are available).

 

I had to replace my (2 year old from new) low maintenance battery with a new one when the service prior to the MoT, came up as it was failing.

I replaced with similar, over rated LM cell, from a decent supplier. I suspect that they are all made by the same unit shifters in the middle east.

 

Would recommend that you go over in the Ah rating - as diesels are a little heavier on the demand in start up process.

 

Technology changes all the time, but make sure that you check with the manual for ratings etc.

 

Hope this helps

 

Penguin