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  1. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum
    Reading the threads on here and on Ameridan's page on battery replacement, and have narrowed my choices down to three batteries: Mopar BBQ85001AA - $255, weight?, 1-year warranty Autozone's Duralast Platinum AGM Battery Group Size 35 650 CCA - $239, 42 lbs, 3-year warranty Optima AGM Red Top...
  2. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum
    As my Spider reaches 4 years old and the warranty ends, I need to start thinking about replacing the battery. I saw the thread about swapping batteries but got dizzy to be honest. Some of those solutions save a ton of weight but apparently, the jury is out if they are strong enough to cool...
  3. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum
    When topping the battery up with distilled water, how much do you put in? I know in the manual it says the lines on the side of the battery, but as the battery is in the car I cannot see the lines. Any help would be appreciated.
  4. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum
    Hi all, I use my Spider in the winter, although not as much as in the summer. I was just wondering if anyone uses a specific battery maintainer\tester\charger - if so could they recommend one? Just thinking prevention is better than cure etc. I have a 2018 Spider with the original battery...
  5. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider Issues And Problems
    Related thread: Yet another Keyless Start is borked thread My Spider sat for about 6 weeks while I'm recovering from rotator cuff surgery and can't drive a manual transmission. I charged the battery, replaced the fob batteries with fresh coin 2025s, and still can't get the engine to turn over...
  6. 2017+ FIAT 124 Spider General Discussion Forum
    I'm old school where 5 years on any car or motorcycle battery is the maximum I want to go to avoid an unexpected failure on the road. I use a Battery Tender on all my stored vehicles over the winter (two motorcycles and two special interest cars) and that has resulted in consistent battery life...
  7. Service And Maintenance
    Had to replace my car battery today. Here’s what’s involved if you want to avoid the high dealer cost, lack of dealer stock, and need to do the job alone. The only tools needed are a 10mm socket wrench and a battery lifting/carrier tool. Removing the old battery first needs getting the...
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