[siberian]

The battery in my V6 is starting to not hold its charge so before catastrophe strikes during 60 below or something, just wanted to know if there's anything other than Varta that folks recommend or have used. TIA

siberian

 

[Togwotee]

You may have ruled out the best one already Siberian. It is hard to beat OEM STUFF! It fits & performs. STAY WARM & PEACE

 

[volkswagendude]

OEM batteries seem to be best from the original factory installation, but consequent OEM batteries down the line used to replace the original mother ship installed battery, for some odd reason never seem to live up to expectations.

 

[volkswagendude]

...but if I were to do this battery thing again I would go here: Odyssey Batteries - High performance deep cycle AGM Odyssey battery
Nuff' said.

 

[ÜBERV10]

OEM batteries seem to be best from the original factory installation, but consequent OEM batteries down the line used to replace the original mother ship installed battery, for some odd reason never seem to live up to expectations.

This is what I found with mine as well...

 

[aircooled]

See this thread: http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f43/cheap-battery-needed-51887.html

Short answer - Wal-Mart

 

[grohgreg]

At replacement time, I seldom buy other than InterState. I've owned a total of 11 diesels over the years (cars/tractors), and have found them more robust than other brands I've tried. Walmart batteries are ok for my low compression gasoline engines, but I want InterState for my high compression engines and my diesels.

//greg//

 

[NorthVan]

You may have ruled out the best one already Siberian. It is hard to beat OEM STUFF! It fits & performs. STAY WARM & PEACE

+1, it works well. My original was in for 8 years.

 

[LOtouareg]

+1, it works well. My original was in for 8 years.

Same here. I replaced my original one just a few months ago

 

[aircooled]

@ grohgreg: I have been very unimpressed with interstate deep cycles in my trailer. They failed pretty quickly just past the warranty period. This has been my impression with past interstates as well. Just my 2 cents.

 

[siberian]

I need something that will stand up to cold... and yes, the OEM replacement is seldom as good which is why I decided to post a new now that a few folks have changed theirs.

So Wally-world is the place to go for a Varta/whatever then?

siberian

 

[nickyt]

This battery has caught my eye. I don't know if you are close to a Sears though. I feel that it would last longer then the Walmart specials I have used in the past.

DieHard Advanced Gold AGM Battery
NEW Item
Sears Item# 02850749000
Added on December 02, 2011

Product Description

New advanced Gold
Our best DieHard Gold ever
More Power
Longer Life
Genuine AGM Technology

• 20x More Vibration Protection* - safeguards battery performance over time
• 2x The Cycle Life* - extends the performance and life
• Faster Recharging - powers more electronics longer
• Spillproof Design - provides added protection for sophisticated electronic equipment
• Enhanced Electronic Suspension System - absorbs more electrolyte and protects internal components
• Flat-Plate AGM Design - provides the most efficient use of internal volume for more power-per-pound
• More Than 250 Quality Control Checks - ensures longest life and durability
• Made in the USA

 

[nickyt]

Here is the link for the Sears AGM battery for the Touareg.

http://www.sears.com/diehard-advanced-gold-agm-battery/p-02850749000P

 

[ludwigsburger]

According to consumer report, they recommend DieHard Platinum 50065 from sears. consumer report test the battery down to 0 deg.

 

[siberian]

consumer report test the battery down to 0 deg.

You mean they just tested it in Summer??????? :0) :0) :0)

I'll go take a look... they probably won't have it in stock...

siberian

 

[PLO231]

I've taken a hard look at the EverStart MAXX sold at Wal-Mart. It is made by Johnson Controls and has a 3 year replacement.

 

[siberian]

But did ya reach into your pocket in the end...?

siberian

 

[PLO231]

No, but only because I don't need to replace it yet. I think I will when the time comes.
I know you live in the middle of the woods but you have to have a Wally World pretty close to you.

 

[siberian]

In terms of Alaska, yes it's close. Maybe 20 miles or so... Wally World is EVERYWHERE

siberian

 

[ConservativeConsumer]

I’ve been playing around with many brands of batteries for many years – starting batteries for cars, starting batteries for boats, deep-cycle marine batteries for trolling motors, electronic equipment backup batteries and whatever else. I’ve come to a conclusion that there is no difference between batteries of known brands. I do not look anymore for that magic "battery that would last 3 times longer than conventional batteries”. Per my experience, such claim has never been proven in real life with any of the advanced technology batteries that one pays double or triple price for. I simply replace batteries using 4-years interval preventive maintenance schedule as it is commonly adopted by the industry standards. Sam’s Club is a place where I’m buying my batteries - Energizer brand. The Energizer 49, CCA850 should work for Touareg 2008 V8…