VE battery replacement

[vessv6l]

Need a new battery myself.

Seen the following recommended on another site... any advice welcome.

Varta Car Battery E38 'Silver'
http://www.everybattery.com.au/prodd...prod=Varta-E38

Odyssey PC1400-25 Battery

http://www.odyssey-batteries.com.au/...pc1400-25.html

I just got a Varta E44. Was looking at the E38, but the 44 is the replacement model, few extra CC Amps for same price.

Got it as i was having a few electrical issues, and I leave the car unattended for weeks at a time, need a good bat that isnt going to fall over. Guess well see, but its german, and germans always make good stuff right?

[Drizt]

I just got a Varta E44. Was looking at the E38, but the 44 is the replacement model, few extra CC Amps for same price.

Got it as i was having a few electrical issues, and I leave the car unattended for weeks at a time, need a good bat that isnt going to fall over. Guess well see, but its german, and germans always make good stuff right?

Cheers for the info.

Just checking.... you have a VE yes?

Was it a direct bolt in or did you need to modify anything?

So the E44 is the new version of the E38. Where does the E39 come in to it?

Which one is the most appropriate for the VE?

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Varta Car Battery E38 'Silver'


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 750
Capacity (Ah): 74
Weight (Kgs): 17.9
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 175mm

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Varta Car Battery E44 'Silver'


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 780
Capacity (Ah): 77
Weight (Kgs): 18.7
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 190mm

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Varta AGM Car Battery E39


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 760
Capacity (Ah): 70
Weight (Kgs): 20.2
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 190mm

[Drizt]

Challenge DIN65LH M/F according to my docket, was told it will support an audio system beefup and last 4 odd years.

$220 installed at battery world

Are you sure it was a Challenge not a Century??
http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh.../din65lmf.html

According to the following chart the 'Century DIN65LH' is equivalent to the Varta E44 and E39.

http://www.challengebatteries.com.au...0Referance.pdf

This is actually pretty difficult to get a straight answer on what is appropriate for a VE.

[vessv6l]

Cheers for the info.

Just checking.... you have a VE yes?

Was it a direct bolt in or did you need to modify anything?

So the E44 is the new version of the E38. Where does the E39 come in to it?

Which one is the most appropriate for the VE?

________

Varta Car Battery E38 'Silver'


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 750
Capacity (Ah): 74
Weight (Kgs): 17.9
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 175mm

________

Varta Car Battery E44 'Silver'


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 780
Capacity (Ah): 77
Weight (Kgs): 18.7
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 190mm

___________

Varta AGM Car Battery E39


Maintenance Free
Cold Cranking Amps: 760
Capacity (Ah): 70
Weight (Kgs): 20.2
Dimensions: L 278mm W 175mm H 190mm

I was told the e39 was designed for cars that start/stop, ie those hybrid ones where the engine has to start a lot. Would be fine Id imagine, not sure on the cost though

The e44 is a direct replacement, same as the e38, fits straight in. I got it for 300 from battery world but you can get it cheaper online if youre happy to wait for delivery, I think i saw somewhere for 215

Varta are OEM for audi, bmw etc

Yes have a ve ss.

This is actually pretty difficult to get a straight answer on what is appropriate for a VE.

Plenty of brands out there offer direct replacements. The varta E38 and E44 are sealed Silver/calcium batteries. Either will be fine, if you can get a 44 for the same price id go that.

[boggers007]

Are you sure it was a Challenge not a Century??
http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh.../din65lmf.html

According to the following chart the 'Century DIN65LH' is equivalent to the Varta E44 and E39.

http://www.challengebatteries.com.au...0Referance.pdf

This is actually pretty difficult to get a straight answer on what is appropriate for a VE.

Challenge is what is in my car as I watched them put it in. Receipt could be out of wack tho

[Drizt]

Challenge is what is in my car as I watched them put it in. Receipt could be out of wack tho

Yeh, reciept must be wrong. Any chance you could check your battery for us? Maybe a photo?


I sent an email off to Challangebatteries and they replied with:

These are the 2 we would offer you.


Yes the battery has to be like for like. And these both will suit your vehicle. The Varta is an excellent battery.


Varta silver (Code: DI5 Varta) DIN55 High Case 610CCA 63AH - $227
Challenge MF DIN55 High, 540CCA 100RC, -/+ - $150

[boggers007]

Yeh, reciept must be wrong.


I sent an email off to Challangebatteries and they replied with:

Based on your quote offers the receipt must be right as mine was a MF DIN65 according to the receipt and I was told that the battery capacity was 1 model up from a straight replacement.

[XUV]

This is actually pretty difficult to get a straight answer on what is appropriate for a VE.

I think you're over thinking/complicating the issue , if anything, go with a higher AH capacity if you listen to your sound system with the engine off.

Calcium or AGM . Do an ebay search for VE batteries .

[Micks]

The orig battery in our Calais V has heaps of Elec Acc hanging off it & handles the load really well.

[Drizt]

I think you're over thinking/complicating the issue , if anything, go with a higher AH capacity if you listen to your sound system with the engine off.

Calcium or AGM . Do an ebay search for VE batteries .

I don't think so.

I mean, would you buy the Varta E39 based on it's spec? If not, why not??

[Drizt]

Looks like my battery has a leak ... thought they were meant to be sealed units?

MyOriginalCalaisVBattery_resized.jpg

[boggers007]

Looks like my battery has a leak ... thought they were meant to be sealed units?

MyOriginalCalaisVBattery_resized.jpg

Nope Dude at battery world pulled my old one out and looked exactly the same as yours and asked if I had ever topped the water up and was like nope didn't know I had to and well they are a bitch to get to.

[Drizt]

The varta E38 and E44 are sealed Silver/calcium batteries. Either will be fine, if you can get a 44 for the same price id go that.

Thanks for the reply.

The only nagging issue I have is regards to people mentioning the "VE has a variable voltage alternator" which I hear can 'over voltage' and damage a regular battery. I wish I knew more about that point....

[Micks]

Thanks for the reply.

The only nagging issue I have is regards to people mentioning the "VE has a variable voltage alternator" which I hear can 'over voltage' and damage a regular battery. I wish I knew more about that point....

The PCM regulates the alternator voltage on the VE's, haven't heard of the "over voltage" issue though certainly there was an "under voltage" issue early in the series one. Most would had the software revision anyhow. Our My10 has been solid.

[Drizt]

Got the following quote from Challenge Batteries

DIN66H Challenge MF DIN66 High, 680CCA 130RC, -/+ $180.00
E44 VARTA Varta Silver DIN66 High Case 780CCA 77AH $225.01
E39 VARTA Varta AGM DIN66 High Case 760CCA 70AH $350.00
S56638 AC Delco DIN66 High 580CCA not in stock


Any of these batteries will do the job. It really is your
choice. We put hundreds of batteries in VE V8's. If you
run a big stereo and lots of other gadgets go for the Varta.
Our Challenge battery Is fine otherwise.
We have no stock of The AC Delco.