Bosch S5A11 - car battery - 80A/h - 800A - AGM technology - adapted for vehicles with Start/Stop system - Type 115

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The van has hardly been used this year and has spent most of it's time on hook up as the the other half has been using it as an office working from home. The standard flooded 115 car batteries are for older vehicles without start stop, EFB car batteries are commonly fitted to vehicles with Stop-Start, or as an upgrade to a standard flooded car battery.

They are essential for enabling basic functionalities of the site, such as secure login, image loading, and cookie preference selection. I now have a vastly superior AGM battery fitted to my car with ample power to start it every time and a much faster re-charge time, which is perfect for the short runs that I regularily do. Promotional codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion unless otherwise stated. Superior starting power with the outstanding cold cranking power ratings, faster charging and enhanced deep discharge use makes AGM batteries the perfect powerful choice. Bosch is a leading global supplier of automotive technology and services, as well as industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology.In the battery regulation 61 long adaptation I changed the original coding of 068 to 080 for the new battery, VA0 (my drop down had a zero rather than an 'O' as the correct manufacturer code for Varta)and put the new battery serial number in. as soon as replace starts first time, even when been parked up in an airport carpark for a period if time. Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.

Here, the electrolyte is held completely in an absorbent mat of very thin glass fibers, allowing larger quantities of energy to pass through. It was tempting to go for a better spec battery 95Ah capacity and 850A CCA as it was a compatible option shown for the car. All I can say is I had no problems with a 68ah or 70ah battery but I do put mine on a smart charger regularly to keep it charged as batteries don't like being left with a low charge. Any good motor factor that has a specialist battery department should be able to supply and fit the right battery, taking care of any coding requirement and likely at a fraction of VW cost. The Bosch S5 AGM Battery is the powerhouse for recent vehicle models and upmarket models with start/stop systems and regenerative braking.Longer service life and up to 4 times higher deep-cycle resistance than conventional starter batteries: in case of AGM technology, the acid is absorbed by micro-fiberglass mats thus keeping the self-discharge rates low. Read more Needed a new battery after numerous Covid-19 lockdowns and home working meant the original battery was over discharged and not in good health even after several cycles of charging with a CTEK AGM charger.