my dad bought a car battery for my car that wasn't the "recommended" one, it was just similar in size to my old one. how is that going to affect my car? I haven't used it in a while, and I noticed the mileage is really bad right now. could that be from the battery thing?
2007-06-18 00:35:46 · 9 answers · asked by jvzq88 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As long as a battery can supply the power to run the primary electronics used to monitor and control the operation of the car (computer, fuel injection, fuel pumps, ignition etc), then that's the minimum you need and any battery that does that is fine and won't affect the performance of your car. He may have installed a more powerful battery than was specified for your car, which is actually desireable for more powerful cranking and ability to run more electrical loads simultaneously etc. I'm assuming your father installed the battery mechanically in a proper manner. Gas mileage is difficult to measure and compare because things are constantly changing that affect your gas mileage, like the seasons of the year and even the gas itself. In a scientific experiment, you need to hold all the variables constant to test how one variable affects performance. So you want to know if your battery affects your gas mileage. But too many other variables are changing each time you do the experiment again. Make sure to keep your tires fully inflated and drive conservatively for good gas mileage.
2007-06-18 00:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the "nissan master tech". It sounds like he is just trying to scare you. Like the other guy said, a car battery is a car battery. As long as it is 12 Volts and has enough cold cranking amps (you don't have to worry about this) to start the motor, you are fine. Your car should have some way of strapping the battery down so it won't move. Choosing a different battery is not going to change anything on your car. As long as the car starts you should be fine. Batteries don't normally "explode" so don't worry about that. If you haven't driven the car in a while (for months at a time) you could see a difference in how it drives. Oil breaks down and can effect the way the car drives. Get an oil change and make sure your fluids are topped off.
2007-06-18 00:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your car requires a battery with a minimum manufacturer's recommended 'cold cranking amps' , probably listed in the car's 'Driver Handbook'. If unsure, ask a dealership that services your type of car. It usually will not do any harm to go with a battery with more 'cold cranking amps'. However, if you have a very small car, a battery that has way too many CCA'S (cold cranking amps) may put unnecessary strain on the vehicle's charging system. Either way, if someone told you that could effect your fuel mileage, don't go on a 'snipe hunt' with them.
2007-06-18 01:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gasoline evaporates Haven't used it in a while... Size is important and the ability to bolt the battery in tight hit a bump corner and have the battery terminals hit metal battery can explode and lift the hood right off the car"really"
2007-06-18 00:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really sure, but I do know with my own car, if I don't use the recommended GMAC battery, and something goes wrong with my car that is battery related, repairs are at my expense.
2007-06-18 00:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by tramps3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A battery is a battery. It will make no difference to your fuel mileage.
2007-06-18 00:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 10:53:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's incompatible it shouldn't be used in your car.
2007-06-18 00:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Barbra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by right you should have the recommended one but if it starts and runs ok i wouildnt worry too much about it
2007-06-18 00:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by brian m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋