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Dead battery in my 2012 MC TDCI wagon yesterday. OK after overnight charge but I've had a couple of low batt warnings recently and suspect its original so prob time for a new one. It's one of these. https://a.d-cd.net/e1aa475s-1920.jpg
Any suggestions for a decent/cheap battery? here's what I've found in quick search. - Repco - Repco $320 - Supercheap - Century $300 - Commet (online) - Supercharge $226 (delivered) guy at repco told me they just got rid of all supercharge. 40% off, but no stock now. bugger any tips on replacing? (looks a bit more of a headache than my previous cars) |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I use VARTA F18. It is a silver calcium type (not sold by AUS Ford dealers) . Silver calcium lead acid batteries are recommended in the Ford Mondeo manuals.
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I noticed the battery is Silver calcium but knowing bugger all about batteries I just assumed all Century, Repco, Supercharge options would be the same if it's necessary. Evidently not the same, and I'm not sure how critical it is. did a bit more digging and found existing thread with some debate on the matter. https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...hlight=battery Out of interest I gave my local ford dealer a call. $200+GST for the battery (century apparently but was light on details). + $45 fitting. Tempted just to do that as it's not a bad price compared to what I've found otherwise. Best price I've found is local auto elec down the road. $190, which I think includes fitting + disposal. 3yr warranty. Power Sonic. smaller version of this one I guess. http://www.maroondahbatt.com.au/powe...8-battery.html Last edited by manchu; 15-05-2019 at 02:41 PM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Goulburn NSW
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Funny that - My Mondeo has been sluggish to start the last couple of mornings, especially today at -4 degrees.
I dropped in and picked up a replacement battery on the way to work this afternoon - An AC Delco S58014 DIN77 battery that has different dimensions to your Powersonic one above. $270 supply only That will be tomorrow mornings task before I head to work
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2012 MC Mondeo LX TDCi Wagon - Highway Hack 392K km and counting - Now gone 😢 2008 Peugeot 308 HDi - Highway Hack II 2008 Citroen C4 HDi - Highway Hack III 2010 Peugeot 308 HDi SW - Shaggin Wagon II 2016 VDJ200R Landcruiser GX Wagon - TTD V8 Power ![]() 2017 Toyota RAV4 GX Wagon - Shopping trolley - Gone 2022 Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription - Shopping trolley II 2002 BMW R1150GS |
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I used a supercharge gold.
Good warranty No Silver calcium No worries Its just a battery. I try not to overthink it. |
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Genuine Ford (Motorcraft branded Century) 115605 is around $200. Example below..
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-GENU...frcectupt=true |
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Only AU $176.26 for my MC and only five minutes from my place at Jefferson Ford. ![]() Nice to know just in case one is needed. Apart from the very occasional Battery is low warnings on the dash if sitting with radio on a few long country trips of late may have solved that. Car normally gets only short runs and sits weeks whilst overseas but always starts first time. Luv My Mondy ![]() eBay item number:223056049814
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Just watch you get the correct battery. I bought the one that Century list for the diesel MC, and it was smaller than the original. I took the old battery in and they matched it.
You've done well with the original. I replaced the battery in the MB before it failed, as it was struggling to turn the engine over on cold mornings, and that was 5 years old. I've had nearly 4 years out of a Century and it still seems fine.
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I've done well to get 7 yrs so probably should change it, but I'm also keen to see how long I can get ;) |
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Location: Goulburn NSW
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Does anyone know what the OEM factory battery brand is? I pulled out a Motorcraft one. I originally assumed i still had the original battery but maybe it was changed not long before i bought it.
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2012 MC Mondeo LX TDCi Wagon - Highway Hack 392K km and counting - Now gone 😢 2008 Peugeot 308 HDi - Highway Hack II 2008 Citroen C4 HDi - Highway Hack III 2010 Peugeot 308 HDi SW - Shaggin Wagon II 2016 VDJ200R Landcruiser GX Wagon - TTD V8 Power ![]() 2017 Toyota RAV4 GX Wagon - Shopping trolley - Gone 2022 Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription - Shopping trolley II 2002 BMW R1150GS |
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