Can I use a different group size battery?
You can use a different battery in your car as long as it fits securely in the battery box, has the same voltage, and meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s recommended cold-cranking amps (CCA). However, using the manufacturer’s recommended Battery Group Size is the easiest and safest replacement choice.
What is the difference between battery group sizes?
In general, a group size with a higher number has more amp hours than lower values. This fact translates to more power in your battery as the day goes on.
What does battery group size indicate?
A battery group size is an industry-standard for car batteries that indicates the actual, physical size for a car battery (height x width x length), as well as the polarity (where the positive and negative battery posts are located on the battery).
Can I use a lower CCA battery?
It is generally not recommended to use a battery with a lower CCA than is recommended. Especially in very cold climates, using a lower CCA battery can lead to performance issues. Technically a car can use a battery with a lower CCA, but it can damage your engine. Your ignition system may also suffer.
What are the different groups of batteries?
BCI Battery Group Size Chart
| Group Size | LxWxH (inches) | LxWxH (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Group 24 Batteries | 10.25 x 6.8125 x 8.875 | 26 x 17.3 x 22.5 |
| Group 27 Batteries | 12.0625 x 6.8125 x 8.875 | 30.6 x 17.3 x 22.5 |
| Group 31 Batteries | 13 x 6.8125 x 9.4375 | 33 x 17.3 x 24 |
| Group 34 Batteries | 10.25 x 6.8125 x 7.875 | 26 x 17.3 x 20 |
What are the sizes of battery groups?
Group Sizes Group size is the most important method of identification used by car makers and battery manufactures pertaining to overall car battery sizes. Typical group sizes are 22F, 24, 24F, 25 and many others.
What is the size of a group 27 battery?
The Group 27 Marine Battery will measure around 12″ long x 6.75″ wide x little over 9″ tall.
What does group 27 mean for batteries?
“Group 27” refers to the physical size and the amp-hour rating of the battery. The factory uses a Group 24 battery with a capacity of approximately 90 amp-hours (one ceiling light on for one hour draws one “amp hour”; the heater draws 2.5 amps).
What is group 27 batteries?
The group 27 deep cycle marine battery is a kind of which powers a marine vessel during much of its journey.