01-22-2016, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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Battery Type in 2016 Camaro
Did a search, didn't find anything.....
......is the battery in our cars a traditional lead acid battery, or is it something better like AGM or gel? |
01-22-2016, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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Not sure, but considering all the emphasis on weight savings, I'd guess it's a AGM.
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01-22-2016, 07:22 PM | #3 |
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My guess is its conventional, the vette is....
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01-22-2016, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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01-22-2016, 07:43 PM | #5 |
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The batt in the vette aint no prize either, some failures, and not real big, i think 600 cca.....
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01-22-2016, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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I was assuming conventional lead acid but I just wanted to check..........
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01-22-2016, 09:22 PM | #7 | |
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Better question..... Are these batteries going to cost $150+ like the last one I had to replace for a VW? WTF happened and why do batteries cost so much now?
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01-22-2016, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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Yeah, its a sealed type but std lead acid....
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01-22-2016, 09:38 PM | #9 |
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01-23-2016, 06:52 AM | #10 |
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I had battery sticker shock also last year. Had to get a new battery for our 2008 Silverado 140.00. With having new vehicles have not bought a battery for over 10 years. As for as why you can thank the EPA, recycling, and most of the lead mines in the states have closed.
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01-23-2016, 07:50 AM | #11 |
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I don't know what type it is, but it looks like it might be a pain in the butt to replace. The access hole is so small you can bearly get your hands in there.
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01-23-2016, 08:09 AM | #12 |
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V6 cars use an AGM, group 48 battery, ACDelco 48PG. V8 cars use a flooded (lead/acid) 94 series battery , ACDelco 94RPG (same as V8 Silverado/Sierra).
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01-23-2016, 10:05 AM | #13 |
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Great info, wonder what's the thinking at GM in putting a better battery type in the V6?
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Does make me wonder why they're using an AGM battery in the V6 though.... |
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