2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: R55 Battery Issue

  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Dec 11, 2016
    If you don't have the IBS & I doubt you do,then no you do not need to register your new battery.

    I know you didn't ask, but here is some advice. Driving 10 minutes to work & back puts you in the severe service category. I wouldn't go longer than 3,000 miles or one year under those conditions for oil changes.
     
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    #3 05r50, Dec 11, 2016
    Just in case, this is what the IBS looks like.
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    And to clarify;

    If IBS, THEN needs registered.

    If NO IBS, just plug and play.
     
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    #4 MCS02, Dec 11, 2016
    You could stop at an auto parts store and have them test it. How old is it?
     
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    #5 technogeek, Dec 11, 2016
    Battery

    Hey guys thanks for the great info.
    The battery is 6 years old. in 2010 I got a replacement battery at the dealer under warranty because the sensor at the rear door malfunctioned and kept draining it too much. The dealer said the charge/discharge cycle was too much work on the battery and prematurely wore it out.
    Since I did get a good 6 years from it I would feel better not getting stranded with it Dead. The cold weather is accelerating my decision.
    Thoughts on Battery brands to get?
    Dealer is quite proud of their $235 Exide.
    Autozone is pushing Duralast H5-DLG at $179.99
    Sears is pushing DieHard Advanced Gold Group 47 at $133.99
    Batteries Plus has Duracell Ultra Group 47 for $162.00
    Advanced Auto has the AutoCraft Gold
    etc.....

    Experience/preferences?
     
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    #6 Crashton, Dec 11, 2016
    I'd buy the Sears, cheap is OK. There are only a couple of battery makers that make all those batteries. I bought the one for lady Babs clubster from Advanced Auto Parts.
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Dec 12, 2016
    6 years old.....they don't last forever. Replace it with an AGM battery from Sears.
     
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    #8 bigjas, Dec 16, 2016
    I second the Sears AGM batteries (Diehard Platinum IIRC). I have run them in my diesel truck and the wife's vehicle for years without problem.