What does battery group size 34 78 mean?
The “34” number refers to a battery of specific dimensions with top terminals, while a “78” number also refers to a battery of specific dimensions with side terminals. The physical dimensions of these two batteries, at least relative to their size without terminals, happens to be identical.
What does BCI mean on a battery?
This refers to the battery size that will best fit the physical dimensions, terminal locations and type required for your vehicle. The Battery Council International (BCI) assigns numbers and letters for each battery group size. Group size is typically based on your vehicle’s make, model and engine type.
What car uses a 34 78 battery?
Find Your Car Battery Group Size
| How to Buy a Battery for Your Car | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Cars it Fits |
| 34/78 (Dual Terminal) | GM, Chrysler, Dodge |
| 35 (Top Terminal) 86 (Top Terminal) 34 (Top Terminal) H Series (Top Terminal) | Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Subaru Dodge, Plymouth Chevy, Honda, Dodge Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Dodge, Chrysler |
What is battery group size 34?
What size is a group 34 battery? The physical dimensions are 10.25 x 6.8125 x 7.875 inches. This translates roughly to 26 x 17 x 20 cm. In terms of actual size, group 34 batteries are smaller than group 27 but are larger than similar group 31.
What is a BCI battery group number?
What is a BCI Group Number? Commercially manufactured batteries adhear to a size standard called the BCI Group Number set forth by the Battery Council International. The BCI number refers to the physical dimensions of the battery and not the Amp Hours (AH) capacity.
What cars take a 35 battery?
The Group-35 Battery is also called Q85, and can also work for Group-24; it is just 1-inch less wide. It is often found in Japanese Cars and Trucks from Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Acura, and in some older American Cars.
Are all Group 35 batteries the same size?
Again, the physical dimensions of Group 35 batteries are approximately (LxWxH) 9 1/16 x 6 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches (9.0625 x 6.875 x 8.875 inches, 230 x 175 x 225 mm) – we have to emphasize this since many group 35 batteries are slightly longer than ‘standard maximum length’.
Can a battery have too many cranking amps?
In general, one can always exceed the CCA spec. You probably do it on a warm day, with a charged battery. Having more potential current available will not hurt the car’s electrical system.
What are the dimensions of a group 34 / 78 battery?
The physical dimensions of these two batteries, at least relative to their size without terminals, happens to be identical. As a result, batteries that share these physical dimensions can also have both top and side terminals, as is the case with our group 34/78 battery that comes in either a REDTOP or YELLOWTOP.
Can a 34 / 78 battery fit an Optima Redtop?
There are also some applications where a group 34 battery will fit, but not a group 78 or group 34/78 because of clearance issues with the width of the battery. So if you need a 34 or a 78 or a 34/78 battery, which one do you choose between an OPTIMA REDTOP or YELLOWTOP?
Which is better group 34 / 78 or East Penn battery?
Initially the East Penn battery seemed to be somewhat of a laggard in this esteemed group. Now the East Penn 34/78 battery suddenly looks pretty attractive! It is nearly half the cost in two segments: amp hour and reserve capacity. The cranking amp and cold cranking amp comes in about 30% cheaper compared to its peers.