pinny Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 hello im looking at putting a transit battery 096 in the disco currently has a 072 battery which is the recommended at 550a the transit is 680a oviously the terminals are opposite which aint too much of a prob but do you think the extra amps will help cold cranking in the mornings any views please the 096 is 12mm longer so will fit chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I don't think it will make a lot of difference - an 072 is sufficient - but might help a tired engine a bit. Extra amps are never a bad thing! (Except in the event of a short circuit, before some smart&rse points that out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 A 072 battery has a CC of 660 and 096 has a CC of 668 and are the same size. Have look here........http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/battery_information We don't know about your disco but a Td5 battery has a CC of 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinny Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I don't think it will make a lot of difference - an 072 is sufficient - but might help a tired engine a bit. Extra amps are never a bad thing!(Except in the event of a short circuit, before some smart&rse points that out ) the prob ive got in a cold morning the cranking speed is greatly reduced ive replaced the starter motor cleaned the engine to chassis earth etc if i stick jump leads on it it will turn over no prob its charging ok and the batery isnt very old .i was just looking at options without putting 2 batts under the bonnet i wish i could find somewhere to fit a jcb battery ,chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) the prob ive got in a cold morning the cranking speed is greatly reduced ive replaced the starter motor cleaned the engine to chassis earth etc if i stick jump leads on it it will turn over no prob its charging ok and the batery isnt very old .i was just looking at options without putting 2 batts under the bonnet i wish i could find somewhere to fit a jcb battery ,chris RU Are you using the correct grade of engine oil ? Edited November 4, 2008 by BogMonster Edited to remove "txt spk"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinny Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 RU Are you using the correct grade of engine oil ? its on15/40 i suppose it could run on 10/40 chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabag Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 RU Are you using the correct grade of engine oil ? This post has been edited by BogMonster: Yesterday, 08:43 PM Reason for edit: Edited to remove "txt spk"!! Sorry BogMonster will not happen again, Onest Can I take it that you will correct my spelling mistakes as well regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Can I take it that you will correct my spelling mistakes as well No. Perfick speling is not required, and if I spent my time being really picky I would never get any work done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglad Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 its on15/40 i suppose it could run on 10/40 chris Hi there, I run my Tdi300 auto on 5w-30 fully synth during the winter and it makes a big difference on early morning starts, much quicker turning over. Get it from Carrefour 23 euros for 5 ltrs. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRDISCOVERY Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 hi you can get a 096R battery which has terminals reversed and should drop straight in do a google for best price silver varta have best C.C.A at 750 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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