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Originally Posted by rondeo
I use VARTA F18. It is a silver calcium type (not sold by AUS Ford dealers) . Silver calcium lead acid batteries are recommended in the Ford Mondeo manuals.
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cheers for the info. bloody expensive battery that VARTA F18. $340ish.
I noticed the battery is Silver calcium but knowing bugger all about batteries I just assumed all Century, Repco, Supercharge options would be the same if it's necessary. Evidently not the same, and I'm not sure how critical it is.
did a bit more digging and found existing thread with some debate on the matter.
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...hlight=battery
Out of interest I gave my local ford dealer a call. $200+GST for the battery (century apparently but was light on details). + $45 fitting. Tempted just to do that as it's not a bad price compared to what I've found otherwise.
Best price I've found is local auto elec down the road. $190, which I think includes fitting + disposal. 3yr warranty. Power Sonic. smaller version of this one I guess.
http://www.maroondahbatt.com.au/powe...8-battery.html