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I have a 574.035 in mine as it was the largest I could find 2 years ago that would fit and was ins stock.
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yeah, but I wonder why mine has the 010 it rather than the recommended 096 / 008 as you mention
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Then I have seen some threads on here where people have recommended the S5010, which i then look online says its not the right one.
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Hi guys
Need a new battery I think for the 996 Targa. Currently has a Bosch S4010, but looking online it recommends the S4008. Then I have seen some threads on here where people have recommended the S5010, which i then look online says its not the right one.
So simple question - which battery should I buy?
There's several 'what battery?' threads every year.
You might find this one useful
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http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=147903&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=battery+996
thanks chap - yeah I saw that one as well, one of the ones talking about the S5 from Bosch, but little mention of which actual batteries to order. thanks though
This is the one you want:
S5 008 Bosch Car Battery 12V 77Ah Type 096 S5008
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteri...3RD4wTjgyNaoXrgfnK20ePbmvJlGuLSxoCQeIQAvD_BwE
That's because the other one is for a 997, which is what the OP in that thread was asking. Deffo this one for your 996:
S5 008 Bosch Car Battery 12V 77Ah Type 096 S5008
The S number is just how many years warranty there is on the battery. S4 = 4 years, S5 = 5 years, etc.
Think the S4 used to be the recommended one, but why get 4 when you can have 5 for not much difference in price?
When my battery died for the 3rd time in 8 years in my Targa I switched to a BOSCH S5A11 (AGM).
No problems since fitted it in 2017. Car is permanently on a CTEK MX5 charger.
Due to the weak starter motors in a 996, and a power cable from the front to the back of debatable quality... The largest one you can get in there!
Bosch and Varta are good, others are as well, cheap ones not so much.
S5 from Bosch is 5 yr warranty, S4 is 4, S3 is 3. You gets what you pay for.
I have a 574.035 in mine as it was the largest I could find 2 years ago that would fit and was ins stock.
It's 74AH, 680CCA. The one above is bigger and therefore, in a 996 mucho better!
thanks for all the advice.. will go for either the S5008 or S5010 then I guess (assume the S5010 as that would be the logical replacement for the S4010 that's already in there).
Mine is / and will be connected to a CTEK too - so that should help keep it in tip top going forward.
I do need a new starter motor as well i think.... 1/5 starts ups it makes a squeak noise for a moment.
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