Just had a dealer quote for a simple new car battery replacement and at USD$364.80 it seems a tad excessive. Does anyone know type and size of OEM replacement and what that should run typically? I mean, can I go to a VW dealer and get the same battery for $150?

 

Go to autozone, Pepboys, or walmart. I believe it is a group size 48. Make sure it has the vent tube. You MUST use it.
Most of these places computer will say it is a group size 49 but that one it about 2 inches longer.
Should run you around $120ish

 

I put an Interstate battery in mine about 3 years ago and I have not had any issues with it as of yet. Here is a link with a bunch of options to go with.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...battery-4.html

 

I just installed an AC Delco in my 996.
$120.00 with all the tax and disposal fees.

 

interstate H-7 is same size/shape as OEM porsche battery, i used this. as others have said other group 47 or 48 also fit.

 

I just replaced mine myself. Interstate MP-90, I believe. Cost after tax $128. Same thing here, stealership wanted $325 to replace it. It was difficult to replace at all and comes with 84 month warranty.

 

Not sure about the size, but it was an interstate battery and it ran me about $150 installed.

+1 about making sure there is a vent tube attached.

 

~$60 at your local Costco.

 

group 48 .... walmart or any other place....usually 70-80 bucks and it's very easy to replace...

 

I just bought one yesterday.... interstate battery 75month MT-49...$145 total & installed

 

walmart maxx94R fits my car perfectly...$82

 

And it comes with a three year free replacement, you can't beat that for the price.

There aren't many battery manufacturers in the country so they're all made by a few companies.

 

VENT TUBE??? I just replaced mine at Kragan two hours ago. $171, group 48 and the new one does not seem to have anywhere for the battery to vent.. am I missing something?

 

VENT TUBE??? I just replaced mine at Kragan two hours ago. $171, group 48 and the new one does not seem to have anywhere for the battery to vent.. am I missing something?

 

you should take it back to kragen and get it fixed. the battery comes with with a vent tube and holes either at the top or on the sides for venting. make sure you have this installed or you risk having gas trapped inside your front hood.