2 hours ago, Othen said:

 The software allowed me to change the capacity to 70 AH, the manufacturer to Exide and I gave it a different serial number, 

Did it also allow you to view and edit battery type e.g. EFB, AGM (Fleece) etc  ?

43 minutes ago, aubrey said:

Did it also allow you to view and edit battery type e.g. EFB, AGM (Fleece) etc  ?

Thinking about it - I don’t think it did. If I recall it only had fields for the capacity, the manufacturer and the serial number. I’ll check that when I get a moment tomorrow, just in case I’ve misremembered that.

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This is sharp practice by Carista - one often employed by insurance companies and the like.

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On 01/01/2025 at 13:02, Othen said:

and was surprised that the Stop/Start system has fixed itself.

First clue that the battery is low.

The stop start wont work if the battery is poor / low. 

 

Thanks. AG Falco

I’m really pleased I got the battery before this cold snap, I think the original battery would have struggled in this weather.

I have a 2009 Superb 1.8TSI. It's about time to replace the battery. Anyone knows if it should run on a lead-acid or AGM battery, assuming that year production would not have the start stop system? thank you.

8 hours ago, pharme said:

I have a 2009 Superb 1.8TSI. It's about time to replace the battery. Anyone knows if it should run on a lead-acid or AGM battery, assuming that year production would not have the start stop system? thank you.

 

I would look at what battery was already fitted

Unless your vehicle is fitted with Stop-Start, a normal, flooded lead-acid battery is usual. There can however be advantages in fitting an EFB or EFB+ battery for improved performance and life. 

14 hours ago, Stonekeeper said:

 

I would look at what battery was already fitted

I have a SMF BOSCH Battery - 575.065. 

 

7 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

Unless your vehicle is fitted with Stop-Start, a normal, flooded lead-acid battery is usual. There can however be advantages in fitting an EFB or EFB+ battery for improved performance and life. 

I doubt mine has the stop start technology.  I will read more about the benefits of the EFB ones. Appreciated.