Getting a new battery??
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Getting a new battery??
I was wondering about getting a new, bigger battery. Is it wrong to get a battery with higher cold cranking amps than the original battery? For instance, to go from 435 C.C.A to 900 C.C.A.
If this is a stupid question, let me know please. Cuz I did go buy the bigger battery, but nervous to put it in. I don't want to blow up my car, but that small dinky korean battery sucks. And with all the extra power-sucking accessories in my car the big battery seems smart.
What's up? Peace. J.Skid.
If this is a stupid question, let me know please. Cuz I did go buy the bigger battery, but nervous to put it in. I don't want to blow up my car, but that small dinky korean battery sucks. And with all the extra power-sucking accessories in my car the big battery seems smart.
What's up? Peace. J.Skid.
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It's only a stupid question if you already know about batteries. If not, it's a good question.
Your starter will only draw as many amps as it will draw. a higher CCA rating might let you crank it for longer though.
You won't hurt your car with a "bigger" battery, as long as it is still a normal ~12 volt car battery, not some 24 or 42 volt crazy thing, which you would have to TRY to get.
Your starter will only draw as many amps as it will draw. a higher CCA rating might let you crank it for longer though.
You won't hurt your car with a "bigger" battery, as long as it is still a normal ~12 volt car battery, not some 24 or 42 volt crazy thing, which you would have to TRY to get.