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Originally Posted by sy11580
WOW...........great infomation. thank you
Are you able to find out what is the size that you talking about??? Do you know what is the part number is??
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Well, the one I have in my mini is the full size/ general (like a full size sedan's battery) size (Optima 9014-045 I believe?). I know the fit uses a small size battery different from most full size cars. I can only say I know they make a battery that fits since I saw it at the store.
I'll measure the size of my stock battery tomorrow in the morning, but I assume its the:
Optima D51 Yellow Top Battery, Part#8071-167
Length, 9.313"
Width, 5.063"
Height, 8.938" (height a the top of the terminals)
Weight, 26.0 lb.
Cold Crank: 450 Amps
MCA: 575 Amps
RC: 66 Minutes
http://www.optimabatteries.com/optima_products/yellowtop.php
that fits, as it should be the same size as the original battery. I'll compare. I haven't replaced my fit with a new battery, so double check it for yourself too.
Most batteries are hard to be found vehicle specific since they are universal. All you have to do is base if it can fit in your car, and if the crank and such is high enough. I am certain the crank for the Optima yellow tops are more then enough.
I plan to replace my battery on the fit also, because I do not want to risk having my car die after listening to music for 30 minutes without ignition. After reading about the Odyssey batteries, the reserve is only like 16 minutes?! My full size one is 2 hours. My optima battery on my other car has last me through 5 years, with a instant start up with of a quick crank.