Battery for xj8 (2008)
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From: NASHVILLE TN
Battery for xj8 (2008)
I am about to replace the battery (70k miles and looks like original battery) and have read on the forum that the Exide Global Extreme is a good replacement (calcium plates) Any comments on the Auto Craft Battery size 49, 900 CCA? It has also read that to save your settings it is recommended to hook up a battery tender to the terminals before removing battery and leaving them on until the new battery is installed. Any recommendations or comments on using the battery tender? Thanks
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From: Morpeth UK
I bought a Varta (made by Bosche) for mine and it cured all sorts of strange faults that had been happening for a good while. I connected a 12v motorcycle battery up to keep everything live while I did the swap. Just be careful to not touch leads together or the live to earth.
Cheers
Pete
Cheers
Pete
Last edited by PDMiller; Aug 10, 2017 at 12:14 PM.
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From: Brunswick Maryland
I love Odyssey Batteries. They are pricey, but you'll probably never buy another battery and it won't leave you stranded.
PC1350 - Odyssey batteries
I use the 1500 on my truck/trailer and go weeks without driving and never fails to start. I plan on buying the above battery in my Jag when it comes replacement time.
PC1350 - Odyssey batteries
I use the 1500 on my truck/trailer and go weeks without driving and never fails to start. I plan on buying the above battery in my Jag when it comes replacement time.
