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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I've just lifted the cover on my dreary old Signum to find the battery is a Bosch 74 A/H unit.

Original equipment or replacement?

I was under the impression that all Vauxhall cars came from the factory with GM branded batteries.

I'm hoping it is a replacement as the car was registered in July 2007.

[05omegav6]

Be a replacement one

[chrisgixer]

It's happened again. A post comes up on a subject just as I'm thinking of it. Oof is telepathic at times

If Dr doesn't mind, can I ask, what sets the criteria for battery type? Amp hours and all the other numbers printed on the top..?

Mine has a 70 ah fitted. Will that cover all eventualities like short journeys and long stay car parks at the airport etc?

Is there better available? Within the dimensions of that battery box of course as a bigger one won't fit.

[The Sheriff]

We wouldn't have these problems if Duracell made car batteries.

[pauls]

We wouldn't have these problems if Duracell made car batteries.

they do....

[chrisgixer]

We wouldn't have these problems if Duracell made car batteries.

they do....

http://www.duracell-automotive.com/en/products/product-overview.html

So no more problems then.

[The Sheriff]

We wouldn't have these problems if Duracell made car batteries.

they do....

They do? Well........what an informative forum this is.

[05omegav6]

https://youtu.be/tiHR11QqIoI

[chrisgixer]

[ronnyd]

Yeah, but how much?

[Broomies Mate]

Major Opti - The Bosch battery will be better than what was supplied from the factory, so be thankful that the previous owner spent a few more quid than necessary on keeping her in good condition.

[Bigron]

Assuming that your 74 A-h battery still has that capacity (reduction takes place over time....), and your quiescent current drain is the typical figure of 80 mA, it will take 925 hours to discharge it from full in your airport car park - in other words, 38.5 days.
That amounts to a long holiday!
 

Ron.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Major Opti - The Bosch battery will be better than what was supplied from the factory, so be thankful that the previous owner spent a few more quid than necessary on keeping her in good condition.

I've no idea when the battery was changed but I'm guessing the original GM battery should last 3 or 4 years as a minimum.

This suggests the new battery is 'relatively recent'.

I'm pleased about this because I've noticed the front tyres are significantly worn. Three hundred miles ago they seemed fine.

[Broomies Mate]

Major Opti - The Bosch battery will be better than what was supplied from the factory, so be thankful that the previous owner spent a few more quid than necessary on keeping her in good condition.

I've no idea when the battery was changed but I'm guessing the original GM battery should last 3 or 4 years as a minimum.

This suggests the new battery is 'relatively recent'.

I'm pleased about this because I've noticed the front tyres are significantly worn. Three hundred miles ago they seemed fine.

Tell me about it!  I have driven the 2.8 V6 in Saab form, and it's a bit of an animal.  You are welcome to try my 4pot and see how that compares!  Bring a spare set of kecks though! 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

These two pictures cracked me up