Is there a way of knowing if the size battery i put into my car makes a difference? Please serious answers only as i know this sounds like a very dumb question. thank you
2007-02-25 05:31:48 · 7 answers · asked by whiskeygirljen75 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
we have a v6 3.2 liter engine. husband just now told me that we need 1000 cranks what ever that means.
2007-02-25 05:41:11 · update #1
Goes by cold cranking amps and the way your battery terminals
hook-up. Each car has a minimum of cranking amps to start
the car and keep everything electrical working. All places that
sell car batteries normally have a chart for this. Best to remove
old battery and take it to exchange for a New one if possible.
Then New battery will fit back in car without any problems.
2007-02-25 05:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing the battery must have the proper dimensions to fit in the space where your battery sits. Next it must have the proper terminals in the proper place so that your cables will fit properly. Finally it must have at least enough capacity (cold cranking amps) to meet the minum that your vehicle requires, or more.
1000 seems like alot, unless it's -40 degrees outside. The first thing you'd want to check out is the cables and cable ends. If you don't have good cables (cables get old an oxidized) or your cable ends are corroded, you won't be passing enough current to your starter and you will have trouble starting, even with a new battery.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
2007-02-25 13:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by wise1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bigger the motor the bigger the battery. More cold cranking amps means more powerful the battery is. 750 - 1000 should be efficient for that size of motor.
2007-02-25 13:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Andy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you live in a cold climate 1000 cold cranking amps will spin a diesel engine at -40 , your car will probably be OK with 750 , get a sears die hard , keep your cables and terminals clean and you should be OK for many years PS. no such thing as a dumb question
2007-02-25 15:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more CCA the better, as long as physically the battery fits properly without making contact with the hood and can be tightened down.
2007-02-25 13:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a battery that delivers at least 16amps (preferably 18 or more) on turnover, esp. with modern remote locking/alarm arming (these drain a few amps from the battery before you even turn the key).
2007-02-25 13:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes a big V8 takes more power than a little 4 cylinder. and you need more cranking power in cold places.
2007-02-25 13:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋