What happens if I use the wrong group size battery?
What happens if I use the wrong group size 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.Mar 16, 2020
Can I put a bigger group size battery in my car?
As long as the battery will physically fit in the battery box, the cables connect and the hold down hardware can be made to fit you will be fine. Larger batteries have more reserve capacity.
What's the difference in group size on battery?
This specification difference is made on purpose by the manufacturers. In general, a group size with a higher number has more amp hours than lower values. This fact translates to more power in your battery as the day goes on.
What happens if I put a bigger battery in my car?
When you use a larger battery, your car's electrical systems don't automatically start pulling more current simply because it's available. The current draw will remain the same. Because of this, a larger battery will not deplete faster than it's smaller counterpart.
Are group 24 and 34 batteries interchangeable?
As long as the specifications (whether that is cranking amps or reserve capacity) for the application are met or exceeded by the Group 34 battery and it fits safely in your application, you can absolutely replace the Group 24 battery with a Group 34 battery.Jan 25, 2021
What is the difference between Group 24 and 34 batteries?
There isn't that much difference in their dimensions when it comes to Group 24 vs. 34 batteries. The only real difference between these two particular batteries is that the 24 is slightly taller than the 34. This means that the Group 34 battery will fit easily into the battery box already in your car.
What does battery group 34 mean?
medium-large
What is a Series 24 battery?
BCI Group 24 batteries are mostly general-purpose batteries commonly found in large UPS systems, medical and security systems, wheelchairs, in vehicles, industrial applications, etc. They are rarely used as starting/cranking batteries - more commonly they are used in deep cycle standby/float applications.
Are Group 24 and Group 27 batteries the same size?
The actual difference in size between groups 24 and 27 is 1.8125 inches (46 mm) in length, while the width and height are the same (W: 6.8125 inches (173 mm), H: 8.875 inches (225 mm)).
What does group size 24 battery mean?
The OPTIMA Group 34 battery is an AGM (absorbed glass mat) lead-acid battery, while the Group 24 is a flooded lead-acid battery. ... Fully-charged, most batteries will measure at least 12.6 volts, while our D34M BLUETOP will measure about 13.0-13.2 volts.Jan 25, 2021
What does 27 mean on a battery?
Group 27 batteries are rather large and powerful batteries, featuring 20h capacity in 66-110 Ah range, providing 600-1000 CCA, 140-220 minutes RC, etc. Their weight depends on the internal construction and it ranges between 54 and 70 pounds (24.5 - 32 kg).