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Please recommend a battery to replace Ford Silver Calcium, 43Ah, 390A

ford2188
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Just came back from local Halfords testing the battery.

The battery voltage is 12.4V (this is ok for starting the engine) but measured battery life is 41%. I was told that I need to replace the battery asap. So it seems that I am not luck to buy a low-quality battery (only running for one year but with 4 year warranty.

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    1 hour ago, ford2188 said:

    Just came back from local Halfords testing the battery.

    The battery voltage is 12.4V (this is ok for starting the engine) but measured battery life is 41%. I was told that I need to replace the battery asap. So it seems that I am not luck to buy a low-quality battery (only running for one year but with 4 year warranty.

    Possibly a faulty cell.You can go to the Varta website and type in your postcode to find your nearest Varta battery test centre and hopefully have a replacement fitted under your warranty 👍

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    36 minutes ago, williamweb said:

    Possibly a faulty cell.You can go to the Varta website and type in your postcode to find your nearest Varta battery test centre and hopefully have a replacement fitted under your warranty 👍

    Thanks. Will call the supplier next week.

    At the same time I need thinking about buying another battery if the supplier doesn't help. Can you recommend any Silver Calcium battery if possible? Thanks

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    10 minutes ago, ford2188 said:

    Thanks. Will call the supplier next week.

    At the same time I need thinking about buying another battery if the supplier doesn't help. Can you recommend any Silver Calcium battery if possible? Thanks

    Sorry I can’t recommend a brand.if Varta won’t replace under warranty,you could buy another Varta and get it fitted there and then.Or what I would probably do; go to your local Ford garage and let them fit and set up an OEM battery,a lot more expensive though👍

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    I have always fitted Yuasa batteries as replacements. They are not cheap, but I've always found them to be excellent for Ford vehicles.

     

    https://www.yuasa.co.uk/info/technical/silver-calcium-batteries/

     

    If you become a member of the FOC then you will get 15% off at Halfords

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    Corrected Yuasa typo

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    24 minutes ago, williamweb said:

    Sorry I can’t recommend a brand.if Varta won’t replace under warranty,you could buy another Varta and get it fitted there and then.Or what I would probably do; go to your local Ford garage and let them fit and set up an OEM battery,a lot more expensive though👍

    No problems. Many thanks for all your comments and suggestions. 

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    5 minutes ago, unofix said:

    I have always fitted Yussa batteries as replacements. They are not cheap, but I've always found them to be excellent for Ford vehicles.

     

    https://www.yuasa.co.uk/info/technical/silver-calcium-batteries/

     

    If you become a member of the FOC then you will get 15% off at Halfords

    Thanks. Will check the Yussa batteries. 

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