How do I know my car battery model?

Your car’s battery group size can be found in the battery section of the owner’s manual. If you no longer have access to your original owner’s manual, you may also consult the reference guides provided by battery retailers to determine the appropriate battery group size for your car.

Are Car Batteries model specific?

Are All Car Batteries the Same? No. Car batteries differ in multiple ways to work with different vehicle’s specifications, and they are generally year, make, model-specific. This battery starts your car, and it also provides the power necessary to run the radio, lights, and other electrical components in your car.

What do battery codes mean?

The letters and numbers in the code indicate the number of cells, cell chemistry, shape, dimensions, the number of parallel paths in the assembled battery and any modifying letters deemed necessary. A multi-section battery (two or more voltages from the same package) will have a multi-section designation.

Is 1216 and 1220 battery equivalent?

CR1216, CR1220, and CR1225 batteries are very similar batteries, with the main difference being is size and thus their features and performances: – BR1216/CR1216 batteries feature physical dimensions of 12.5 x 1.6 mm, the smallest capacity (~25 mAh), and the drain currents very similar to the BR1220/CR1220 batteries.

What happens if you use a different car battery?

Manufacturers precisely match their alternators and batteries to the vehicle’s power requirements. A mismatched battery/alternator combo could cause your alternator to overheat and shorten its life.

Can you tell how old a car battery is?

If there is no date sticker, the battery will have a strip, engraving, or heat stamp with a decipherable alphanumeric code. Typically found on the battery cover and sometimes on the battery itself, this code can be several characters long, giving the date information in the first two characters in the sequence.

Can I use a CR2032 instead of cr2032h?

The “H” after CR2032 means the battery can be recharged. It also refers to the battery’s discharge rate. The CR2032 also comes in medium (M) and low (L) discharge varieties. I would replace it with the H version even if the price was 3 times as much.

What is CR1220 equivalent to?

CR1220 Battery Equivalent: BR1220, CR1220, DL1220, ECR1220, SB-T13, Duracell DL1220, Energizer ECR1220, Seiko SB-T13 and Timex PA.

How do you find the mAh of a battery?

Calculate the battery’s milliamp-hour rating by multiplying the number of hours recorded on the stopwatch by the initial current reading on the meter. For example, if the meter initially read 90 milliamps and the stopwatch is at 10 hours, the milliamp-hour rating is 90 * 10 or 900 mAh.

How can I compare batteries from different manufacturers?

Use these Cross Reference Guides to compare battery products with corresponding product numbers from various manufacturers. Our battery comparison charts allow you to find equivalent batteries in size, voltage, capacity and chemistry, as well as to see the difference between similar makes.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

Find the right battery for your vehicle with our Car Battery Selector. Different vehicles and driving styles can place varying demands on your battery. It’s important to first determine whether a standard flooded battery will meet your vehicle’s needs, or whether a deep-cycle or AGM battery is required.

What does CCA mean on a battery rating?

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) CCA is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery’s ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. The rating refers to the number of amps a 12-volt battery can deliver at 0°F for 30 seconds while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts.

What type of battery do I need for my vehicle?

If your vehicle is a “start/stop” vehicle, then the appropriate battery type must be fitted. RACQ only fit EFB and AGM battery types to these vehicles. Any recommendation of battery type and price will be subject to final confirmation by the attending RACQ Patrol or by an Approved Battery Stockist;