3disco
Member Since: 23 Sep 2010
Location: devon chardstock
Posts: 504
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My 2012 disco has an agm battery fitted but not stop/start technology,is there any advantage to replace like for like or go for the cheaper version without?
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4th Nov 2017 1:29 pm |
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waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2862
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Plenty of info on here about people's preference, I think the main choice is the Exide unit but others will no doubt correct me.
The advantage of the AGM batteries is that they have an ability to both charge and discharge at a higher rate than other types. This can be particularly helpful/useful if you do a lot of short runs in the car (hence they are used in the stop/start vehicles), but if your use consists of longer journeys then I would struggle to see the obvious benefits. Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
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4th Nov 2017 1:33 pm |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169
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I’d stick with the standard fit AGM battery, the 2012 model I had also had the AGM battery, I can see no good reason not to keep it if it’s fine and wouldn’t down grade it to save a few pence.
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4th Nov 2017 1:42 pm |
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3disco
Member Since: 23 Sep 2010
Location: devon chardstock
Posts: 504
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Thankyou for replies the car is infrequently used and if the agm battery is an advantage in these conditions then that’s the one I will go for.
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4th Nov 2017 1:55 pm |
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Luapno
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 871
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I think Robbie did a post on this subject and seem to remember something about the Battery Control Module not liking non AGM batteries (I might be wrong ) When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. All of the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you are stupid.
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4th Nov 2017 2:36 pm |
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