What is a group size 49 battery?

BCI Group 49 or Group H8 are very popular car/truck batteries, commonly used not only as starting/cranking batteries but also as dual-purpose batteries, used for powering various loads while the main engine is turned off, like various winches, pumps, multimedia devices, etc.

What is the difference between Group 49 and H8 battery?

While battery groups H7 and 94R feature practically the same physical dimensions and can be used interchangeably, at least regarding the battery size, battery groups H8 and 49 feature very similar width and height, but also different lengths, with group 49 being ~27 mm longer (~1.1 inches).

Is a group 48 battery the same as H6?

Group 48/H6 Battery Dimensions and Specifications Generally, batteries labeled as H6 or L3 batteries (DIN standard) EN 66L3 (EN standard) are considered to be BCI Group 48 equivalent batteries, and vice versa due to the similarities in size.

What does battery group size indicate?

A battery group size is an industry-standard for car batteries that indicates the actual, physical size for a car battery (height x width x length), as well as the polarity (where the positive and negative battery posts are located on the battery).

Are duralast car batteries good?

Among various options in the market, Duralast batteries are one of the best you can find. There is positive and significant feedback from folks who use batteries from this product line, and as such, it is known that Duralast batteries offer excellent performance.

What vehicles take a group 48 battery?

Common vehicles examples that utilize a BCI Group 48 battery are:

  • ACURA – MDX, RDX, TLX.
  • AUDI – A3, A4, A5, Q3, R8, S3.
  • BMW – 128i, 135is, 328xi, Z3.
  • BUICK – Allure, Enclave, Regal, Verano.
  • CADILLAC – ATS, Escalade, STS.
  • CHEVROLET – Avalanche, Camero, Equinox.
  • FERRARI – 360, 458, 488.
  • FORD – Edge, Focus, Transit.

Can I replace an H6 battery with an H7?

The H6 and H7 are essentially interchangeable.

Can the wrong size battery damage the alternator?

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.

How many cold cranking amps do I need?

A battery should be big enough to allow reliable cold starting. The standard recommendation is a battery with at least one Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) for every cubic inch of engine displacement (two for diesels).