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Technical => 939 Series (159, Brera and Brera Spider) => Topic started by: RJC on November 29, 2016, 09:25:33 AM

Title: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: RJC on November 29, 2016, 09:25:33 AM
Hello everyone,

I hope all those that attended the Spettacolo over the weekend had a great time! Unfortunately I had work commitments and was not able to attend.

Anyhow, I have a feeling that my battery has collapsed (side walls bulging) and as such, need to buy a new one. What would you guys recommend? I am hoping that by replacing the battery, the car will also behave a bit better than it is now.

Thanking you in advance :)
Title: Re: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: kaleuclint on November 29, 2016, 09:57:43 AM
FWIW - Varta F19 -- if it fits (it does fit TBi and diesels).  Never had to buy a battery for my 2.2 as they kept being replaced under warranty...
http://cometbattery.com.au/shop/brands/varta-silver-f19/ (http://cometbattery.com.au/shop/brands/varta-silver-f19/)

Doubt you can get bigger or better.
Title: Re: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: SusSelesp on November 29, 2016, 06:35:07 PM
That's huge CCA's - I've got a 720 CCA which seems fine but doesn't fit really well - a bit wide - but as I commute 90k per day 4 days a week it does get a lot long runs which seems to keep things working pretty well - I reckon the Selespeed pump must suck the power though ...
Title: Re: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: As the day goes on November 29, 2016, 06:50:25 PM
Cant go wrong with Varta
Title: Re: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: SusSelesp on November 29, 2016, 07:04:23 PM
This is what I've got seems to be fitted by RACV indicating someone been left stranded (either PO or the dealer I bought her off !!)

(http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp329/AussieTF160/0D412890-0498-4333-89BE-D9480DD3AB21.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Battery for 2.2 JTS
Post by: ANG156 on November 30, 2016, 06:15:17 PM
Supercharge was the standard replacement fitted to all Alfa Romeos when replaced under warranty from Dealers.