Talon88

Battery Cannot hold charge.....

My Battery is original come with 1999.5
It's started don't hold charge. Car now
only 45km. I do a search on battery, some
say battery need to add water after 3 yrs.
Is it true...? Will adding water bring it
back to life?

If I need a replacement, what model or
spec I need to know for the new one?

Thanks....!

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SilverA4Fun

you'll see a max or atleast to .5" below top covering the elements. If really low battery elements maybe be dead/dying. Popular replacements are Interstate MTP-91, Sears Diehard International and Optima Red or Yellow. Optimas are set up differently so they require a slightly modified setup. Search forum for more details. The rest are direct fit/replacements.

Speedy72t

Fill with water to just above the plates. The electrolyte can expand as it takes a charge so if you fill it too much it will overflow. Bad thing. If the battery comes back to life you can always add a little more after it takes a full charge. I replaced mine with the Interstate MTP 91 & drain tube.

Talon88

Thanks all for Answer & Will try to save my little battery by filling water....

Talon88

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Just finished checking the water level, above
the plate (Normal). Also Use a hydrometer to
test the acid, show Red (means Bad).

I think i need a new Batt. Crap Original batt
only last for 45km.....

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Talon88

<center><img src="http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/Automotive/Batteries/Motomaster72/0102472_450_CC_22893.jpg"></center><p>Picture Shown is not the Model for A4.


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Get a New Battery today, It is a MotoMaster72
from CanadianTire. The Spec. is very close
to Interstate MTP-91. I try MotoMaster72 is
because it's a bit cheaper &amp; look like it made
by the same factory, also the warrenty at
Canada. I hope this info is useful to other
A4'er at Canada. Both are Direct replacement.
(Drop Fit)

Here are the Spec of both:

[CanadianTire "Motomaster 72"] $99
-- BCI Grp #: 91 (48)
-- Type: 10-4872-6
-- CCA: 690
-- CA/MCA: 875
-- RC: 120 mins
-- L | W | H (inches): 11.44 x 6.87 x 6.98"
Warranty :
-- 6 yrs total warranty
-- 2 yrs free replacement
-- 2 yrs Roadside Free Boost


[Interstate "MTP-91"]
-- BCI Grp #: 91 (48)
-- Type: MTP-91
-- CCA: 700
-- CA/MCA: 875
-- RC: 120 mins
-- L | W | H (inches): 11.375 x 6.875 x 7.2
Warranty : Canada Unknown
-- ? yrs total warranty (Canada Unknown)
-- ? yrs free replacement (Canada Unknown)
-- ? yrs Roadside Free Boost (Canada Unknown)

Feel free to post here for any Questions

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