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CirrusSR22 · 06-06-2010, 01:49 AM

I'd just go with a Wal-Mart EverStart. Size 48-3. 700 CCA, 850 CA. Wal-Mart will probably be one of the cheapest too. Not that it's needed anyway, but I think it's impossible to exactly match the factory CA ratings. Newer batteries just have more power than old ones.

I've found that a lot of aftermarket batteries will not fit in the 318ti battery case. They are too tall for the top to snap on. The Wal-Mart EverStart is short enough to fit. I have an extra Autolite that is too tall and I belive I had a Napa that was too tall as well.

06-06-2010, 01:49 AM	#2
CirrusSR22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 iTrader: (3) Photo Gallery	I'd just go with a Wal-Mart EverStart. Size 48-3. 700 CCA, 850 CA. Wal-Mart will probably be one of the cheapest too. Not that it's needed anyway, but I think it's impossible to exactly match the factory CA ratings. Newer batteries just have more power than old ones. I've found that a lot of aftermarket batteries will not fit in the 318ti battery case. They are too tall for the top to snap on. The Wal-Mart EverStart is short enough to fit. I have an extra Autolite that is too tall and I belive I had a Napa that was too tall as well. Last edited by CirrusSR22; 06-06-2010 at 01:58 AM.