My last battery, a Bosch S4 013 (Blue Top) was at least 7 years old.
It first began showing signs of degradation about a year ago, if I left my parking lights on for a few hours, or was using the car phone kit with the ignition on for a long call I would get the dash display saying battery voltage low, start engine immediately. Of course it started every time. ECP, my usual supplier’s cost trade was over £240.00 + VAT! So I left it as long as necessary.
Naturally one would like to get the absolute most life from such an expensive item.
When it finally came to the first -3’C frost one morning about two weeks ago, it didn’t want to wake up, so that was my final Red Card!
I decided to see if I could get one via ÍøÆغÚÁÏ, and to my total surprise I not only found a supplier, but was able to buy the S4 019 Silver Series, which offers more CCA and Amp Hrs for about £125.00! I jumped at the opportunity, despite having to wait about four days for Prime delivery.
Bonus time, it arrived in two days.
(In the meantime I’d been using a fully charged used S4 013) I’d replaced for a customer two years before. It got me through with no problems, as I refrained from putting too many demands on it.
Now the engine cranks up at a mega healthy speed, with no voltage drop and all the dash display lights (fingers crossed) have extinguished and I’m back to being relaxed while either driving or leaving the car for several days without use.
Very happy, not only with the excellent price, but the peace of mind and superb delivery timeframe.
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bosch |
| Model | S5013 |
| Product Dimensions | 17.5 x 19 x 35.3 cm; 21.9 kg |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | 0 092 S50 130 |
| Manufacturer part number | 0092S50130 |
| OEM Part Number | S5013 |
| Position | Front |
| Amperage | 100 Amps |
| Item Weight | 21.9 kg |
