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MG MGF Technical - What battery ?

The battery in my '96 F has finally expired. Other than a very expensive option from the Rover garage, all my local Battery specialists are quoting for a 40AH or Heavy duty 46AH battery. I believe the original is a 50AH. I know the F requires a fairly heavy duty battery due to the length of cable run. Do I need a 50AH one ?

Thanks, Rob.
Rob Speare

Last week I bought a Powertrain replacement battery with a 3 year guarantee from Partco for £48 including VAT.

Ampere Hours (AH) are a measure of storage capacity and cable length is not relevant.
Brian

Volts drop across the (small) resistance of long cables on a cold morning could impinge starting ability though.

If in doubt go for the high amp/hour battery.

cheers
Pete

Some of the less clued up parts shops use their 'books' for quoting and a lot of the books only list the original non PAS battery - you want a heavy duty one if you have PAS - just take them to the car and show them your original - non-Rover will cost about £50.00 for a good one with a lifetime guarantee.

Ted
Ted Newman

Thanks all for your comments,

I'll go for a heavy duty one.

Rob
Rob Speare

What's a lifetime guarantee?
Brian


Probably depends on the age of the customer ;)

Carl, feeling very old today ( 55 ).
Carl

Hey Carl, remember you are only as old as the women you feel,LOL.
Mike.
mike

Carl,

If you're 'very old' at 55, I'm pushing up the daisies!
It's what you do & how you act that counts, like a vintage car!

Tony
Tony

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