Factory Battery Type - AGM or Not?

[Masser50]

I have a 2016 GTS from new and I can’t see if the FIAMM battery is AGM or not? I need to recondition the battery but need to know which type and can’t be bother pulling it apart to get it out.

Regards

Cameron

 

[CatmanV2]

If it's factory it won't be AGM

C

 

[conaero]

Go on for the dumb amongst us....wtf is AGM?

 

[CatmanV2]

Absorbent Glass Mat

Acid isn't sloshing around in a tank, but well, absorbed in what I guess would be a glass mat
C

 

[cheshiremaserati]

If the car has a start/stop mechanism, then it is AGM battery. if it does not, then it is standard battery.

 

[Masser50]

Thanks guys, I thought as much. It must be non-AGM.

 

[Mattp]

Go on for the dumb amongst us....wtf is AGM?

They are also lighter and deliver a better and more consistent cranking amperage/voltage - had one for the MX5 'coz it makes me go faster init'

 

[Devonboy]

I am still torn between OEM for £175 or save £50 and go for the Bosch S4

 

[conaero]

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[Goodfella]

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Including mine as of a couple of weeks ago.

Excellent battery.

 

[Ebenezer]

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If I get one and stick it in the boot, will you help me fit it on Saturday? Although it could be embarassing with a dead car in the middle Brooklands!
Eb

 

[midlifecrisis]

Catman speaks the truth. AGM is a construction style. It doesn't matter if a car is stop-start or not. They just tend to use AGM as they are less susceptible to sulphation. Which degrades a battery over time due to sulphuric acid depositing salts (sulphur) on the lead plates diminishing the effectiveness of the battery over time.
Battery reconditioners attempt to break the sulphur build up by 'shocking' the lead plates.

Buy the Exide battery Conaero suggested.

 

[midlifecrisis]

If I get one and stick it in the boot, will you help me fit it on Saturday? Although it could be embarassing with a dead car in the middle Brooklands!
Eb

Happy to help.

 

[Ebenezer]

It's ordered..
Gentlemen bring your tools
Eb

 

[rockits]

No problem....I'll supervise and provide H&S consultancy! I'll throw a socket set in the boot and some spanners

 

[rockits]

No problem....I'll supervise and provide H&S consultancy! I'll throw a socket set in the boot and some spanners.

 

[Wanderer]

Has anyone raised a change request?

 

[Phil H]

Has anyone raised a change request?

And how many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

PH

 

[CatmanV2]

And how many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?

PH

Only the one, but the lightbulb has to want to change....
</dad jokes>

C

 

[Gazcw]

Has anyone raised a change request?

And a permit to work