Can I replace battery with higher CCA?

Batteries with Higher CCA ratings also tend to be larger. They will still work in your car but may not fit in the battery tray. Overall, a higher CCA battery can be more reliable and last longer. Choosing a higher CCA battery can mean you have to replace it less often.

Will a higher CCA battery damage my car?

Larger CCA rated batteries may be in different size groups. But if you are in the same size group, with suitable connections (posts) then using a higher CCA battery will do no harm.

Can I use a different size battery in my car?

Different Battery Capacity Getting more capacity will likely be a heavier expensive but will usually work fine. Not using the original battery brand, on the other hand, is completely fine as long as it has the same size and output recommended by the manufacturer.

Can I use a car battery with higher amps?

So yes you can use a battery with a higher Ah rating as long as the voltage stays the same.

What is a good CCA for a battery?

Get a product that contains at least 650 in CCA or even 800 (and beyond) in CCA. What is a good CCA rating for a car battery if it cannot take the cold (its natural nemesis), right? —any battery product with the high range is good to go.

What happens if you use the wrong size battery?

Manufacturers precisely match their alternators and batteries to the vehicle’s power requirements. A mismatched battery/alternator combo could cause your alternator to overheat and shorten its life.

What does CCA mean on a car battery?

Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) CCA is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery’s ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. Generally speaking, it is easier to start an engine in a warm environment than in a cold one.

Do higher CCA batteries really have longer life?

The belief is that the higher the CCA, the more powerful the battery and the longer is its life. As a result, a lot of battery manufacturers have designed their products with extremely high CCAs while sacrificing other more important design aspects. In generating a higher CCA, manufacturers add more plates into the battery. But this has a downside.

Will a higher CCA battery destroy a starter motor?

No, a higher than specified CCA battery won’t destroy or harm a starter motor. The CCA is the available amount of current the battery can put out at 0 degrees F. The amount of current flowing in an electrical circuit is dependent on the load (s) in that circuit. The load is a device that uses current to operate.

Should I replace my 400cc battery?

If it was a 400 CCA battery, then your current battery should last you a bit longer, even though it has degraded enough to fail testing. If it is a factory battery, or close enough to the factory CCA, replacement is highly recommended to avoid inconvenience.