Replacement battery for Hyundai Sante Fe (2003)

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- John Navas
  
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17 years ago

Sun, Aug 13, 2006 2:16 AM

The stock (OEM) battery is type MF 68 AH (600 CCA), which isn't readily available in the USA, and most battery companies don't list a replacement battery. The notable exception is Interstate, which specifies type 24T.

After considerable research, I settled on the EverStart MAXX-24FN, sold exclusively by WalMart for $62.28 with free installation. Specifications: 700 CCA, 875 cranking amps at 32 degrees F. Warranty:

3 years free replacement; 9 years prorated.

EverStart gets top ratings. It's distributed by Johnson Controls, which also makes several other top brands.

The EverStart battery fit perfectly with just a bit of trimming of the stock battery heat shield cover with scissors.

Significant upgrade from the stock battery. Highly recommended.

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- Bill Darden
  
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17 years ago

Tue, Sep 5, 2006 10:46 AM

Hi John,

I am assuming that an EverStart MAXX-24FN is wet Low Maintenance battery with filler caps. If this is the case, replacing an OEM wet "Maintenance Free" battery with a wet Low Maintenance battery be slightly overcharging because the absorption charging voltage is usually .2 to .4 volts higher. So more frequent checking of the electrolyte levels and adding only distilled water (if required) is highly recommended.

Kindest regards,

BiLL.....

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