What does battery hold down mean?

Maybe you have a different name for it — base clamp, brace, “that thing that keeps my battery secure.” Whatever you call it, the battery hold-down keeps your battery from moving as your car goes up and down hills, around corners and through quick starts and panic stops.

Why is a battery hold down needed?

That’s why the battery hold-down is there, to keep the battery in place. Sure the battery takes a certain amount of bouncing around, just as the rest of the car (and passengers) do; but if the hold-down is loose, the battery can bounce and vibrate much more than it normally would.

What do the codes on batteries mean?

Date Code: Most batteries have a date code, usually a long string of numbers and letters that show when the battery was purchased. One row of one- or two-letter codes indicates the month, the other row of numbers is the last digit of the year.

What does 063 mean on a car battery?

The most popular car battery is the 063 Type (UK reference number) which is around 21 cm long x 17.5 wide x 17.5 high. The 063 is a 12 volt car battery and generally delivers 42ah, 43ah or 44ah depending on the brand.

What holds the battery in place in a car?

Battery Case: The case is polypropylene resin, which holds the battery plates, cast-on straps and electrolyte. It’s designed to minimize vibration impact and extend battery life. Battery Plates: The element consists of stacked alternating positive and negative plates.

Can you drive without battery hold down?

You should always use a battery hold down. Without one the battery flops around like a fish out of water. You can stress the cables if they dont have any slack in them (G100, for example), and the battery could jump up and hit the hood if the road (or trail) gets rough.

What cars does an 063 battery fit?

This 063 is common in many Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, Citroen Saxo and many more. This little Car Battery can perform form 1.0 litre up to 1.8 litre petrol vehicles.

What is group size on battery?

Battery Group Size This refers to the battery size that will best fit the physical dimensions, terminal locations and type required for your vehicle. Group size is typically based on your vehicle’s make, model and engine type. Learn more about Battery Group Sizes.

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