EddyOS Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Hey guys, So, turns out my battery is shot so I need to get a new one. I've heard that silver calcium batteries are the ones to go for, but is it better to spend a bit more and get a 'name' brand or will anything do the job as long as it's the right spec? And on the topic of spec, the user handbook is next to useless so which would be right for the 2.0l Duratec HE petrol engine? I've seen two BHP versions of this engine (140 and 145), but the official spec of mine is 142 so that also doesn't help! TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Go to eurocarparts and put in your reg and it will list everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Stay away from those crap lion batteries that euros sell. Bosch are popular amongst forum users on here. I also use Bosch batteries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 ECP isn't all that accurate unfortunately. You'll be looking at 60AH/600CCA or close to that for your car. Yes, needs to be silver calcium, stick to a decent brand with a good warranty. If you've got your V5 (log book) handy, it'll state the engine power in kilowatts which can be converted to bhp. Yours is likely to be the 140ps version though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyOS Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 I had seen the Bosch ones so was looking at them initially. Looks like a good choice. Just checked on ETIS and it's the 145PS engine apparently, didn't think to check that this morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyOS Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 This a good choice? https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/s5-004-bosch-car-battery-12v-61ah-type-075-s5004.html I'd seen the S4 but the CCA was 540 https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/bosch/s4004/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOG Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The VARTA D21 (075) is £72.94 delivered from Tayna: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/d21/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyOS Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, YOG said: The VARTA D21 (075) is £72.94 delivered from Tayna: https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/varta/d21/ Thanks. Found a Yuasa one on amazon that seems to be good too, just need to make my mind up. Side note - radio code. Do I need to know this before disconnecting the battery? I didn't get the manuals with the car so I don't have it, although I know I can get it elsewhere. I've got the Sony in-dash 6-CD jobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Yeah you'll need the radio code. Ford techs can get them easily if you know any. Otherwise it'll be a couple of quid on eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 hours ago, stef123 said: Stay away from those crap lion batteries that euros sell. Bosch are popular amongst forum users on here. I also use Bosch batteries. Why do they die quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, F0CUE said: Why do they die quickly? They don't seem to last long with the experience I've had with them. They are cheap for a reason and Euros sell some really crap parts/brands so nothing new lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, stef123 said: They don't seem to last long with the experience I've had with them. They are cheap for a reason and Euros sell some really crap parts/brands so nothing new lol Was a chap replacing his (12 months old) when I took my obliterated rear arb link back. To be fair to them, they just swapped it there and then with no fuss (and refunded me with no fuss too)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Micro said: Was a chap replacing his (12 months old) when I took my obliterated rear arb link back. To be fair to them, they just swapped it there and then with no fuss (and refunded me with no fuss too)! Euros are known for taking anything back. If you ask boys in the trade who deal with them a lot you’ll find out it isn’t uncommon to get euro second hand parts. Not the first time I’ve bought new parts with bits missing too. Depending on what it is I’m buying I will usually open it in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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