Starter Battery for a 4.2 TD GU

Short answer, Optima. But, any battery will do, its just that you only get what you pay for. Cheaper brands are around if you believe they are value for money?

Sam

I've used Exide Extreme N70EXL (620CCA, 80 Ah) batteries for both my starter and aux. This works well.

What do you want to do with your aux battery?

Bart

Century 4x4 Overlander Heavy Duty 17 plater 700cca.

About $150 or thereabouts

I have two in my truck in parallel through a basic solenoid.

I'm with Willem - the Century/Yuasa is what I use in the Jack - note the 700CCA - most brands in that common fourbie case case size only have 600CCA - that extra 100 is worth a lot to my situation.

Thanks everyone.

I have had Century/Yuasa 700CCA (Overlander i think they were known as)batteries in my hilux and was happy with them. And if they still seem to be the goods, then i'll continue to use them with the Nissan.

thanks again

cheers,
Sam.

I have a Terracan & it has a 900 cca in it. It is Rocket Brand & is probably not available in Australia, but I wouldn't mind putting two in the Cruiser for the xtra capacity.

"what is a reputable make of starter battery that I can use as my Aux. battery?"

If the auxiliary battery is being used to power accessories such as a fridge, NONE.
You should use a deep cycle battery for this purpose, preferably AGM type.

what make and type of battery to replace the dying main battery?
As mentioned the Exide Extreme or Century Overlander are good choices.

The Optima is excellent for both starting and deep cycle work, but the price of this battery is excessive. Plenty of cheaper choices around.

Although the Extreme is also rated as a starter and deep cycle battery (CCA & A/H) I am not convinced. I'm not knocking them, I run one myself as a starter battery, but not keen on cycling these down to 25-30 percent too often. That is where the AGM batteries excel.

Gooday Sam, I fitted an Exide Extreme as an aux. battery in my GU TD 42 in March 1999 and still going strong (touch wood!)