If I put a larger lead acid battery onto my diesel van could it cause any damage to anything. I mean a battery of the same construction as the original, but with a higher Amp hour rating, say 20 to 30 Amp hours more than the existing battery?
Z.
Biggest risk is perhaps the bracket if it is heavier.
Generally makers fit vehicles with the smallest battery that provides enough cranking current. Personally I tend to fit the next size up to mine if there is room. Be aware that the wires on the terminals may not reach if the replacement is a different layout. (actually some makers do specify a larger battery for export to colder countries, and if they do for you, this is a useful guide to what will fit.)
In summary one 12V battery is much like another, a larger one will take longer to run flat and longer to charge, but the voltage in use will be much the same. Cars with clever circuits to disable automatic stop-start if there have been too many starts in a short period may behave a bit enthusiastically if the battery capacity is not close to expected, but it will not stop it working normally when you are driving along.
Mike.
Biggest risk is perhaps the bracket if it is heavier.
Generally makers fit vehicles with the smallest battery that provides enough cranking current. Personally I tend to fit the next size up to mine if there is room. Be aware that the wires on the terminals may not reach if the replacement is a different layout. (actually some makers do specify a larger battery for export to colder countries, and if they do for you, this is a useful guide to what will fit.)
In summary one 12V battery is much like another, a larger one will take longer to run flat and longer to charge, but the voltage in use will be much the same. Cars with clever circuits to disable automatic stop-start if there have been too many starts in a short period may behave a bit enthusiastically if the battery capacity is not close to expected, but it will not stop it working normally when you are driving along.
Mike.
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