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Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Hi, Welcome to the FF.
There should be no problems. Radio code is stored in the body computer so you won't need to re-enter it.
Stilos are known for having electrical problem if the battery is poor so it's advisable to get the highest power and biggest battery that fits in the tray.
Dave.
Hi, Welcome to the FF.
There should be no problems. Radio code is stored in the body computer so you won't need to re-enter it.
Stilos are known for having electrical problem if the battery is poor so it's advisable to get the highest power and biggest battery that fits in the tray.
Dave.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
I echo Davrens recommendation . Dont skimp on a basic spec battery - get a big one.
I echo Davrens recommendation . Dont skimp on a basic spec battery - get a big one.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Get This!
http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/bu...-12v-063-heavy-duty-car-battery/prod_121.html
Best Battery Cash can buy in my opinion! 5year garrentee, Not had any problems with any Bosch batterys we've every brought!
Jon.
Get This!
http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/bu...-12v-063-heavy-duty-car-battery/prod_121.html
Best Battery Cash can buy in my opinion! 5year garrentee, Not had any problems with any Bosch batterys we've every brought!
Jon.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Hmmm, no offence but 41 Ah is not that much. I'm hoping for a minmum of 66 Ah when I change mine...
Hmmm, no offence but 41 Ah is not that much. I'm hoping for a minmum of 66 Ah when I change mine...
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
I think 41ah is lower spec than original .
I think 41ah is lower spec than original .
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Agreed
I'll be picking this up later which is what I'd call a real battery and is top choice for a JTD.
My original battery is still doing fine, even in this cold spell, which is pretty good when 7+ years old but I'm heading down to the Alps and don't want to take too many chances.
Agreed
I'll be picking this up later which is what I'd call a real battery and is top choice for a JTD.
My original battery is still doing fine, even in this cold spell, which is pretty good when 7+ years old
but I'm heading down to the Alps and don't want to take too many chances.john55
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Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
You want an 096 size battery. It is the biggest that fits in a Stilo battery tray.
You want an 096 size battery. It is the biggest that fits in a Stilo battery tray.
john55
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Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
The first sign that my battery was on the way out was the electric seats ramming me into the steering wheel and random PAS failure during enthusiastic cornering (Very scary as I nearly put it in a ditch once). Not had either since I put a new battery in.
7-9 years is about normal life for a car battery. depending on how it has been treated though
Agreed
I'll be picking this up later which is what I'd call a real battery and is top choice for a JTD.
My original battery is still doing fine, even in this cold spell, which is pretty good when 7+ years old
The first sign that my battery was on the way out was the electric seats ramming me into the steering wheel and random PAS failure during enthusiastic cornering (Very scary as I nearly put it in a ditch once). Not had either since I put a new battery in.
7-9 years is about normal life for a car battery. depending on how it has been treated though
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
On which Stilos?
Thats only for the Petrols.
DERV Stilos are this
http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/bu...6-heavy-duty-car-battery-s3007-/prod_162.html
On which Stilos?
Thats only for the Petrols.
DERV Stilos are this
http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/bu...6-heavy-duty-car-battery-s3007-/prod_162.html
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Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
74 Ah fits - makes a big difference against a 60 Ah version !
74 Ah fits - makes a big difference against a 60 Ah version !
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Interesting post. What Ah battery do you recommend for a Stilo petrol 1.4?
Interesting post. What Ah battery do you recommend for a Stilo petrol 1.4?
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
In short - the best you can afford. So many of the systems on the Stilo are dependant on a strong and healthy battery that it's not worth compromising if you can avoid it.
In short - the best you can afford. So many of the systems on the Stilo are dependant on a strong and healthy battery that it's not worth compromising if you can avoid it.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
But storeage capacity and voltage are two different things are they not
Although the bigger the capacity the longer it'll take to go flat.
But storeage capacity and voltage are two different things are they not
Although the bigger the capacity the longer it'll take to go flat.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Yes.... battery capacity and voltage are different.
All current petrol/diesel engined cars use a 12 volt lead/acid battery. However, if the car manufacturers perfect and introduce things like electric oil pumps, water pumps and A/C compressors, the battery is likely to be 24 or 42 volts.
A lead/acid battery's electrical capacity is expressed as CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and A/h (Amps per hour).
CCA is the amount of current a battery can supply at a certain temperature for a given time before the battery goes flat. For example, a 600 CCA battery can supply 600 Amps for 30 seconds at 0°F (-17°C) before it's voltage drops to 7.5 volts.
A high CCA rating is important to enable the starter motor to turn the engine over for long enough to start the car. Particularly in cold climates.
A/h is the amount of current the battery can supply for a given time without being on charge (alternator not charging). For example, a 60 A/h battery can supply 60 Amps for 1 hour or 30 Amps for 2 hours or 15 Amps for 4 hours etc. before it goes flat.
Rated CCA and A/h performance depends on the battery being new and fully charged. As the battery ages, it's performance will reduce.
Dave.
But storeage capacity and voltage are two different things are they not
Although the bigger the capacity the longer it'll take to go flat.
Yes.... battery capacity and voltage are different.
All current petrol/diesel engined cars use a 12 volt lead/acid battery. However, if the car manufacturers perfect and introduce things like electric oil pumps, water pumps and A/C compressors, the battery is likely to be 24 or 42 volts.
A lead/acid battery's electrical capacity is expressed as CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) and A/h (Amps per hour).
CCA is the amount of current a battery can supply at a certain temperature for a given time before the battery goes flat. For example, a 600 CCA battery can supply 600 Amps for 30 seconds at 0°F (-17°C) before it's voltage drops to 7.5 volts.
A high CCA rating is important to enable the starter motor to turn the engine over for long enough to start the car. Particularly in cold climates.
A/h is the amount of current the battery can supply for a given time without being on charge (alternator not charging). For example, a 60 A/h battery can supply 60 Amps for 1 hour or 30 Amps for 2 hours or 15 Amps for 4 hours etc. before it goes flat.
Rated CCA and A/h performance depends on the battery being new and fully charged. As the battery ages, it's performance will reduce.
Dave.
Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
Thanks for all the info. My only other question is: do I really need a 72 Ah battery for a 1.4 petrol Stilo, as price usually goes up with increasing Ah.
Thanks for all the info. My only other question is: do I really need a 72 Ah battery for a 1.4 petrol Stilo, as price usually goes up with increasing Ah.
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Re: Fiat Stilo battery change
you won't regret you payed a bit more for a stronger version, the Stilo is very sensible to voltage fluctuations and likes a stable voltage at load.
In winter you will also appreciate the extra power !
you won't regret you payed a bit more for a stronger version, the Stilo is very sensible to voltage fluctuations and likes a stable voltage at load.
In winter you will also appreciate the extra power !
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Hi
Please can someone confirm whether a 096 battery will definitely fit the battery box of a 1.2 before I take the plunge. Looks like its gonna be a tight squeeze if it does!!
Also, just noticed that I can't lock the car with a flat battery - not even with the key as its all electrical. :bang: And for some reason, I don't have an external lock on the passenger side, just a blanking plate. Is that the same with all Stilos?
Thanks
Please can someone confirm whether a 096 battery will definitely fit the battery box of a 1.2 before I take the plunge. Looks like its gonna be a tight squeeze if it does!!
Also, just noticed that I can't lock the car with a flat battery - not even with the key as its all electrical. :bang: And for some reason, I don't have an external lock on the passenger side, just a blanking plate.
Is that the same with all Stilos?Thanks
096 will fit. There should be a plastic locating peg or strip in the bottom of the battery box. You can move it to a different position to accomodate different size batteries. To fit a 096 battery, you need to remove the plastic part.
Dave.
Dave.
