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Best choice for a new battery? V70-XC70 1998

posted by  kcookvt on  Sun Oct 30 12:56 CST 2011
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Have a '98 V70 AWD w/140K miles and I need a new battery that will do well in the extreme cold of northern Vermont. Any thoughts (I need to replace a 5 year old Interstate battery which has been good and which I may just get another, but I am just wondering about other suggestions).

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    Best choice for a new battery? V70-XC70 1998

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    posted by  Ryan_R on  Mon Oct 31 10:20 CST 2011
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    Genuine Volvo.

    They're good stuff.... and cheaper than all the parts store options I came across. Counter intuitive for sure.

    -Ryan
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    1990 245 DL 142k M47, E-codes, GT Sways/Braces, Dracos, A-cam
    1990 744GLE 189K 16-valve
    1991 745 GL 304k








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    Best choice for a new battery? V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Oct 30 15:08 CST 2011
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    Unless abused by a bad voltage regulator or extremely hot weather, most batteries last 6-8 years.

    Any battery that fits properly in the tray is a good battery. Use one with about 700+ cranking amps. And make sure your car is in a good state of tune. If the temps regularly go below +20F, try using 5W30 synthetic oil.

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