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Originally Posted by RenaissanceMan
Hey folks, quick question regarding batteries for my 2005 E53 3.0i. RealOEM shows part numbers for both 80ah and 90ah versions. How do I know which spec is correct for my X? I don't know what was installed in it originally from the factory unfortunately. Thanks! I'm reading it is not good to use a lower ah than what was recommended and used by the factory. There is an AutoCraft in it now that lasted 6 years but I can't find an ah spec for it. Only the CCA, which is 800. Thanks in advance-
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The I6 (3.0i) uses the H7 while the V8 (4.4i/4.6iS/4.8iS) use the H8. I like the safety net of the higher Ah battery, especially when my car has been sitting quite often now - so I went with the H8. Been using the AGM H8 on my last 2 batteries and I'm happy with it.
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Originally Posted by Effduration
I would give Exide at Home depot a try except when I went to look for one several months ago I had to go to 4 diff stores and when I finally found one it had a date stamp of more than a year old. The home depot people tell me the Exide battery rack is filled directly by the Exide rep and they never know when he is coming.
Maybe it's better now.
I Like Walmart for their Ever Maxx batteries.
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Agreed. That was the main reason I went with the Walmart AGM on my recent replacement. We shall see if that was a good idea
