Are OEM WH batteries AGM?

[robertodonnell]

Originally Posted by sfedek

I just put one of these in mine yesterday. Century DIN85LH MF AGM

It's heavy but makes a big difference when starting.


Eddy

Hey mate, where did you get that and what did it cost?

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[sfedek]

I got from work & was about $360

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[robertodonnell]

That's cheap. Add another hundred on for retail.

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[sfedek]

Keep shopping & you will find one.
It is worth the money & peice of mind.

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[Hanna]

I had an Optima D27 in mine for a while, but was then told by my panel beater that it had dropped a cell whilst in their workshop and needed to be replaced. It turned out it was actually the alternator, but I had no choice but to buy a new replacement battery at the time.

I thought about getting another AGM, but they are very expensive up here off the shelf and the auto elecs reckon that they just don't last up here in the heat and with the vibrations from unsealed roads etc.

So I just decided to go into the local Repco and grab one of these for around $220 on sale: https://www.repco.com.au/en/search/?text=DIN85

They are manufactured by Century Yuasa and come with a 30mth warranty, so that's good enough for me. Cranks the CRD no probs and has been great for the 6mths I have had it.

[robertodonnell]

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Cheers mate, that's what I bought. Unfortunately they were only 20% off when I got mine, but $315 is still better than not being able to start your car...

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[Gojeep]

Strangely the 6.1 says AGM as well but not the 5.7. Less torque needed to turn it over due to compression differences I would say, hence the diesel listed as needing one.

I limited on space and wondered if anyone has used a D34 Optima for their 5.7?

I guessing no room under the seats to fit one in?