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Can I replace the lead acid battery in my car with a lithium battery?
My diesel engine is a 1990 unit, can I just replace the lead acid battery for a lithium battery
Asked on 10 June 2024 by Peter Ward
Answered by
Alan Ross
If your car is a 1990 model we would be very cautious about putting a lithium battery on it. The charging systems are designed for a lead acid battery and a lithium battery has a different requirement system. If fitted to a lead acid system this could result in problems with the charging system (i.e over or undercharging). Given the additional cost there may be no additional benefits of fitting a lithium battery.
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