What you need to know:
- The starter battery is often referred to as the heart of the vehicle’s electrical system. It serves as an energy source and as a reservoir for electrical energy generated by the alternator.
- The AGM (or Absorbent Glass Mat) starter battery is a particularly powerful battery type suited to vehicles equipped with a start-stop system and regenerative braking. They contain specially designed micro-glass fiber mats that are located between the battery’s lead plates and contain battery acid.
- The battery warning light informs the driver of a possible battery malfunction. Other signs include poor engine-starting performance and visible damage to the battery housing.
- A malfunctioning or dead starter battery prevents the engine from being started or from running.
- Meanwhile, an interrupted power supply will result in the loss of stored software data.
- Long periods of disuse in conjunction with short trips lead to a gradual self-discharge of the battery, as more energy is consumed during short trips as is able to be generated for recharging.
Opt for the Genuine Part because:
- Highly reliable: cold-starting guaranteed to -25°C (-13°F), high performance due to enormous energy throughput, a cycle stability that is three times greater – even after insufficiently recharging due, for example, to short-distance use.
- Micro-glass fiber mats ensure that the battery remains maintenance-free, leak-proof and insensitive to vibrations or shocks. They can even be installed horizontally and operated in any orientation.
- A low self-discharge rate and high deep-discharge
resistance ensure a long service life. - Their low internal resistance promotes faster reactions between the battery acid and the plate material. This makes temporarily high discharge currents possible in demanding circumstances.
- Shelf life of up to 15 months.
- Three-year warranty.