e39 528i battery...

[EuJax]

Dear all, Like to ask what is the difference between original BMW battery (white ones) compare to aftermarket? Does it affect alot or almost similar? What is the original size for e39 anyway? Does different engine capacity uses different size battery? Please pardon my beginner question. Appreciate your kind info. Regards

 

[Jerman]

Eujax,
From owners' experience, the BMW original battery (white ones) last an average 6 years. However due to the cost (at least 1k), many have changed to Delco, GP....etc Din 88ah or 100ah which are good enough. Half the price, bro!
More info, click here
http://carbattery.com.my/index.asp?p=/static/BMW.html

 

[moots]

my '97 528i came fitted with yokohama din66 battery and has been fine since i bought the car in feb 2009.bigger capacity batteries are required for cars that have heaters for steering wheels.seats.wing mirrors,door locks,windscreen washer jets,REST button function etc etc.
for our intents and purposes,it would just be wasteful to fit high capacity batteries when it is not required.the e39 can accept 3 battery sizes.mine is the smallest.

 

[EuJax]

Thanks guys for the quick reply. Appreciate it alot. Guess will check out the prices of original and non original before concluding. Was advised to go din88 as well but never heard of din100 so far. Guess that is really for heaters features from oversea.

My e30 have a din66 on it which i got recently, last bout 2 years on average. Maintenance free ones. Heard the wet ones last longer....perhaps would try that next round.



Regards

 

[bimmerholic]

I changed mine to BOSCH Ca-CA S4 (Calcium Silver Alloy) 100ah 1 month ago. The previous batt was TRANE 88ah lasted for 6yrs. It's also a Silver Calcium Tech battery.

 

[EuJax]

Hi bimmerholic, thanks for the info. Where did you get the batt and how much does it cost u?

Should meet up one day over tt to check out each other's ride




Regards

 

[EuJax]

Hi all,

Was quoted RM 1200 for an original BMW din90ah battery and another RM 100 for labor to install. Do you guys think its worth it? Does the car need resetting after battery change?

Thanks and appreciate your info. Cheers...

 

[bmw7833]

Hi all,

Was quoted RM 1200 for an original BMW din90ah battery and another RM 100 for labor to install. Do you guys think its worth it? Does the car need resetting after battery change?

Thanks and appreciate your info. Cheers...

Wow, u can get same capacity battery from aftermarket brand in half the price.

 

[moots]

Hi all,

Was quoted RM 1200 for an original BMW din90ah battery and another RM 100 for labor to install. Do you guys think its worth it? Does the car need resetting after battery change?

Thanks and appreciate your info. Cheers...

bro,don't lar laidat.get yokohama or other established brand batteries la plse.around rm350 onny....and can last 3-4 years wan.spending rm 1200/- for car battery......imho is:stupid:.and being charged rm100 for installation.......wow.....come i do for you for rm50/-.
and no.resetting is not required............

 

[Jerman]

Hi all,

Was quoted RM 1200 for an original BMW din90ah battery and another RM 100 for labor to install. Do you guys think its worth it? Does the car need resetting after battery change? Thanks and appreciate your info. Cheers...

I don't think it's worth it unless you belong to the type that you must have everything "original". Many owners have commented that you could actually have a new battery for about RM 500 as installation is FOC. If you are lucky, the shop may also take-in your old unit for RM 50. Nett, you could only be paying RM 450? Good enough for at least 4 years since battery mounted in the rear last twice longer than battery located in the engine bay. No resetting needed for battery change. Your call, bro.

 

[bimmerholic]

Hi bimmerholic, thanks for the info. Where did you get the batt and how much does it cost u?

Should meet up one day over tt to check out each other's ride

Regards

Bought my Bosch S4 from P.H. Auto in Seapark for RM 430.

 

[macgy]

DIN66 MF think they are selling for less than $300.

 

[EuJax]

Thanks all for your advice. Probably go for a Borsch din88 or din90. Will keep you guys posted. Cheers.

 

[moots]

my '97 528i came fitted with yokohama din66 battery and has been fine since i bought the car in feb 2009.bigger capacity batteries are required for cars that have heaters for steering wheels.seats.wing mirrors,door locks,windscreen washer jets,REST button function etc etc.
for our intents and purposes,it would just be wasteful to fit high capacity batteries when it is not required.the e39 can accept 3 battery sizes.mine is the smallest.

aiyaaa......today my battery koyak.first sign was starter slow to turn(last friday).my power window osso slow to wind up.today after lunch finger itchy.open up the air filter housing,dismantled and clean all plus the MAF sensor and refitted.started car....aiyak.....kenot turnover....lucky got shop open.bought a NIKO brand MF battery DIN66 for RM220/-.......he he el cheapo brand.......can last 2 years kira ok la.....

 

[hofmeister]

my ori bmw battery koyak only after 3 years. weird..
now change to delco..so far so good..

 

[infinityKL]

Global, made in Korea, DIN100 - $400