Battery

[archiepie]

What is the correct battery to have in a SJ413 1300? The one in there is a 40/295 and has died after 6 months!!

[Henry]

Get the biggest one you can get in the tray. Be careful not to let it discharge too often, as this can kill them.

If it lasted 6 months, take it back and they should refund it. They normally cut the date when it was sold in the top...

[Kirkynut]

The standard sized battery is fine for an SJ with no winch etc but as mentioned above will die early if left to discharge through lack of use. I've wasted a battery like this over the last year and have invested in a solar charger from Maplin for £12.99 to keep it topped up whilst not in use. This will save my new battery and I plan to use it more regularly.

If you have used the car regularly and the old battery is only 6 months old, ask for a new one in exchange from where you bought it, they all have a guarentee these days.

Kirkynut