Hi Guys - i feel my 1998 XK8 could do with a new battery before winter - any recommendations? I'm in London UK.
Thanks

 

Normally, I just go with the lowest cost for the highest power. However, I thought I was lucky to actually find a repacement battery for Kitty at Walmart. It's specifications exceeded the OEM's and it cost less than an alimony check () . It's been in the car for two years and 40,000 miles - no problems.

 

Is this any good - well priced etc? Bosch S4 Car Battery Type 019 95Ah 800cca Sealed 4 Year Warranty 595 402 080 | eBay

 

I got a Varta H3 100Ah recently from
www.battery4cars.co.uk

Battery is : VARTA Car Batteries by a leading UK Car Battery online supplier.

for £82.00 + delivery at £9.99 = total £91.99 which seemed like a very good deal.
Arrived quickly - well packed - included vent elbow - can recommend.
Cheers,
David.

 

For comparison I bought mine ( I was desperate ) from Halfords for £140.

 

hi mate,the bosch s4 800cca perfect I have the same on mine and never lets me down,did you make sure you got the type with the vent.

 

to charge my 1998 XK8 ?Optimate 4 Battery Charger - Demon Tweeks

I'm going to buy a new battery soon - is these a specific name or number for the properly vented battery - looks like the previous owner bought quite a cheap one.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

ok the battery i have in it now is a: Lion Battery looks like it's 88Ah
My guess is this is a general one and not the best for the car.
The full ref nos for it seems to be 017 88Ah EN 680cca
Lion 017 Car Battery 88Ah 680CCA 3 Year Warranty

any thoughts? Thanks.

 

To quote a post I made on another Jaguar Forum!

The OE battery for your XK8 is a VARTA made in Germany. Part Number C2D22312. Specification is 90Ah and 800 amp. Cost from Jaguar last month was £95.79 (less any discount your dealer may give) plus VAT.

Just Google [Jaguar + XK8 + Varta + battery] and it will return several UK suppliers.

Graham

 

Brilliant - thanks Graham that's the one for me - hope u don't mind a dumb question - will that come ready to fit - no charging up or anything?
I've been looking at the this link for reconnection:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ect-faq-74146/

 

They always come from a Jaguar Dealer charged and ready to fit. If you source from elsewhere, check before you buy. The adaptor for the vent is usually packed separately. There's a blanking plug to remove and the right angled vent adapter is then a push fit.

Things to consider with battery disconnection are:

1. radio code required (for UK vehicles)
2. reset window limit switches
3. fuel trim adaptations will automatically reset to default values but will 'relearn' as you drive

Graham

 

I realize this is an old thread. Nevertheless, I thought some may be interested in a current (2025) battery recommendation. After repeatedly having bad experiences (battery dying, not lasting for term of warranty) with the Duracell listed for my 2005 XKR, I decided to try the Bosch S6588B S6 Flat Plate AGM battery.

I've had it for a year and the difference is like night and day! Always very powerful cranking and no dying. Highly recommended!

 

The cheapest you can find on ebay eggs is eggs and batteries ar batteries

Drive tech £79
Exide £89
Lion £77

All delivered next day ..never had a problem