Battery for 2007 X3: EverStart MAXX-H6 or MAXX-H8?

Hello,

Walmart Battery Finder shows that the EverStart MAXX-H6 fits my 2007 X3. Some owners in here mentioned that MAXX-H8 fits as well. Does anyone know which one is better? MAXX-H6 is about $110, how much for the MAXX-H8?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by bowang

Hello,

Walmart Battery Finder shows that the EverStart MAXX-H6 fits my 2007 X3. Some owners in here mentioned that MAXX-H8 fits as well. Does anyone know which one is better? MAXX-H6 is about $110, how much for the MAXX-H8?

Thanks!

The H8 is bigger and thus has higher capacity. In Ohio in the winter this may come in handy. Especially for the relatively minor difference in cost between the two.

Thank you very much!!

Originally Posted by bowang

Thank you very much!!

You're welcome.

I used the H8 from Walmart and it fits perfetly.

Just installed mine this morning (05 x3). Perfect fit. More CCA (720 versus 900).

Don't worry if the vent tube is missing from the new battery. The original will fit

good to know. I just had my battery checked (original on my 2007) and it's putting out ~ 850CCA according to the guy at Advance Auto. I'll be keep an eye out though for a new one just in case.

Do you have to go to the dealer to get it certified?

I didn`t. Just installed it and thats it .Its been 6 months now.

Originally Posted by PC in Ohio

good to know. I just had my battery checked (original on my 2007) and it's putting out ~ 850CCA according to the guy at Advance Auto. I'll be keep an eye out though for a new one just in case.

Do you have to go to the dealer to get it certified?

From what I've been able to find our cars are not new enough to need battery registration (someone please correct me if I'm wrong).


http://www.munichmotorsport.com/wordpress/?page_id=164

http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...mt/IBS/IBS.jsp

The new X3's have an IBS negative cable: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...69&hg=61&fg=30

And ours is just a plain cable with clamp: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...34&hg=61&fg=30

Another reason I REALLY LIKE my 2009.

I installed a new battery (AutoCraft H8-AGM) from Advance Auto Parts last Saturday. So far everything works great. It's only $125.99 after using a link my friend sent to me. The link saved me $35 instantly. The battery can be used on both X3 and X5. I got free installation at local store.

Here is the link (up to 40% on everything): http://advanceautoparts.**************************

H8-AGM Spes:
Acid Included: Yes
Battery Type: AGM
Battery Usage: Auto/Truck
BCI Group Size: H8
Cold Cranking Amps: 900
Cranking Amps: 1000
Deep Cycle/Starting: Dual Purpose
Maintenance Free: Yes
Reserve Capacity: 160
Terminal Type: SAE
Weight: 59.45
Length: 13.94
Width: 6.938
Height: 7.5