Exact Battery Replacement for BMW OEM Battery
01-17-2012, 11:39 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
I went and picked up the Advanced Auto battery yesterday and it, too is an exact replacement for the BMW battery. The only difference between the two batteries that I could see is the color. The Advanced Auto battery even had a "Made in Germany" sticker on it. It cost me $140 with the "BATX" discount code.
The battery has an 84-month warranty with the first 36-months at 100% replacement and the balance pro-rated.
The battery has an 84-month warranty with the first 36-months at 100% replacement and the balance pro-rated.
02-03-2012, 10:47 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Premium/Sport
What about the one that Autozone does show as fitting my '08 535i? It looks like the 1 yr less warranty version of the 95R-DLG and is the same in every spec that I can tell other than the width being about 1 5/8" less
The Duralast 49-DL
Price $104.99
Core $12.00
850 CCA
1000 CA
155 Reserve minutes
vented
2 year free replacement, 7 Yr
13 15/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2"
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The Duralast 49-DL
Price $104.99
Core $12.00
850 CCA
1000 CA
155 Reserve minutes
vented
2 year free replacement, 7 Yr
13 15/16" x 6 15/16" x 7 1/2"
Top Post
Right hand positive
04-29-2012, 12:18 PM
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I switched from the 94R to an H8. I put the 94R in another car that needed battery and picked up a new H8 for my 5er. It is exact as the OEM besides the case color down to the vent and terminals. It is made in CZ Republic. $100 EverMaxx 3-yr replacement.
05-01-2012, 04:20 AM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
Model Year: 2007
With the H8, did you have to register the battery?
05-02-2012, 07:40 PM
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This has been discussed many times. It's not something that is ABSOLUTELY necessary. But if you're dropping $500 on a battery you damn well want it to last. I spend but $100 on a battery. I do not have an IBS I took it out, but yes, because I have the tools I just register every battery for the hell of it. I bought one back in 2008 for the E39 and it's still holding strong even without using a trickle charger.
05-04-2012, 07:43 AM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
Model Year: 2007
I ended up buying the Duralast 95R and it fit perfectly and no errors on the Idrive. Nothing was reset or out of place. The battery was $170 including a 8 year warranty. I DID NOT REGISTER ANYTHING and so far, no problems (knock on wood lol).
05-07-2012, 06:06 PM
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I did a little research on AGM batteries and it is said they last up to 3 times longer then the regular acid batteries. Then how come my 2009 original battery is taking a crap after 3 years (in June). Only about 27K miles. Used trickle charger also. Intelligent charging system my "eye".
05-08-2012, 07:56 PM
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05-20-2012, 12:35 PM
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GREAT THREAD! So, what happens when when you don't 'register' the new battery? Do you get an error code?
Also, are dealer willing to 'register' this battery if I go to Autozone and plop it in myself?
We have an '07 525xi with an original battery, so I'm thinking "it's time".
Thanks
Also, are dealer willing to 'register' this battery if I go to Autozone and plop it in myself?
We have an '07 525xi with an original battery, so I'm thinking "it's time".
Thanks
06-10-2012, 04:33 PM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
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Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
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Carbon Delete
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Future MODs:
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This is a beast of a thread. Great work!!
