Battery Question

crazy4oldcars · 01-20-2020, 10:36 AM

The stock battery, according to the dealer, is around 550 cca. They keep trying to get me to buy a new one, since my 3-y-o one only musters about 380 cca. It's still starting the car with no electrical issues, so I'm going to wait until it fails the first time to replace it.
Some of the racer-type guys have mentioned using ATV batteries (Sealed Lead Acid) with no issues.

Kirk B.

vtec to vvel · 01-20-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

The stock battery, according to the dealer, is around 550 cca. They keep trying to get me to buy a new one, since my 3-y-o one only musters about 380 cca. It's still starting the car with no electrical issues, so I'm going to wait until it fails the first time to replace it.
Some of the racer-type guys have mentioned using ATV batteries (Sealed Lead Acid) with no issues.

Kirk B.

I guess the CCA is dependent on the group, as my old battery from Nissan was group 24F and was rated 700 CCA.

crazy4oldcars · 01-20-2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

I guess the CCA is dependent on the group, as my old battery from Nissan was group 24F and was rated 700 CCA.

It's possible that 550 cca is the point at which they start bugging you about buying a replacement.
I'm close to the point of having to replace mine, probably in the next 3 months.

Kirk B.

Spooler · 01-20-2020, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

The stock battery, according to the dealer, is around 550 cca. They keep trying to get me to buy a new one, since my 3-y-o one only musters about 380 cca. It's still starting the car with no electrical issues, so I'm going to wait until it fails the first time to replace it.
Some of the racer-type guys have mentioned using ATV batteries (Sealed Lead Acid) with no issues.

Kirk B.

LOL, My car is a 2013 and still has the factory battery.

LennyK · 01-20-2020, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, My car is a 2013 and still has the factory battery.

OMG - Mine Is A 2010 With The Original Battery - No Issues
Although I Have Been Wondering About It Lately
Stays On A Battery Tender ALL Winter

Spooler · 01-20-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyK

OMG - Mine Is A 2010 With The Original Battery - No Issues
Although I Have Been Wondering About It Lately
Stays On A Battery Tender ALL Winter

Mine had never been on a tender. It is driven regularly up until Dec 27th.

vtec to vvel · 01-20-2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, My car is a 2013 and still has the factory battery.

Same. I have a ‘13 and the Nissan battery I had seems to be the original. My DD battery recently went out and I figured might as well just replace both, even though the Z is driven once a week.

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crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	The stock battery, according to the dealer, is around 550 cca. They keep trying to get me to buy a new one, since my 3-y-o one only musters about 380 cca. It's still starting the car with no electrical issues, so I'm going to wait until it fails the first time to replace it. Some of the racer-type guys have mentioned using ATV batteries (Sealed Lead Acid) with no issues. Kirk B.