Puzzled By Battery Connection In Trunk - Wallymn Read.

[ctrcbob]

I know this is an old subject, however I decided to see what other cars if any, use this battery. I went into the Interstate Battery website, and found that the only battery listed for the Genesis was their MTP-H8. OK, I then when and checked other cars, and found their MTP-93. Looks the same, so I checked the specs.

MTP-H8 (priced between $192.95 and $225.95)
720 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
900 Amps
900 Cranking Amps
Weight 53.6 lbs
Width 6.80 inches
Length 13.94 inches
Height 7.48 inches

MTP-93 (priced between $136.95 and $163.95)
850 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)
1000 Amps
1000 Cranking Amps
Weight 43 lbs
Width 6.88 inches
Length 14.38 inches
Height 6.88 inches

Don't know if there is any difference in the method of holding the battery down to the floor of the trunk, and also, don't know about venting the battery, although they should have a vent as they both are designed for the trunk of a car.

(Just knew you all would love to store this information in the "little gray matter" in your head) <grin>

 

[OBCT]

So the MTP-93 has more cold cranking amps, more amps, more cranking amps, and is slightly smaller (28 fewer cubic inches in volume) than the MTP-H8 in the Genesis, but yet is $50 cheaper? I think I know which choice I'd make if everything else were equal.

Between this and the tranny fluid, I'm starting to wonder why Hyundai chose these pricey items for the Genesis. We're dealing with an exotic here in terms of parts, folks!!!

 

[Sayantsi]

Between this and the tranny fluid, I'm starting to wonder why Hyundai chose these pricey items for the Genesis. We're dealing with an exotic here in terms of parts, folks!!!

We just need to find what parts and fluids will work on the car that aren't OEM, and that's done by looking at the specs. For instance, I use a type of RotellaT oil in my motorcycle and its the exact same thing you'll find on oil labeled for motorcycles, just at a third the cost. Assuming the transmissions are your standard mechanical devices, we just need to know the SAE weights and any friction modifiers or such we need in a replacement oil.

 

[OBCT]

For sure.

Which is why posts like ctrcbob's are so helpful.

 

[Mark_888]

We just need to find what parts and fluids will work on the car that aren't OEM, and that's done by looking at the specs. For instance, I use a type of RotellaT oil in my motorcycle and its the exact same thing you'll find on oil labeled for motorcycles, just at a third the cost. Assuming the transmissions are your standard mechanical devices, we just need to know the SAE weights and any friction modifiers or such we need in a replacement oil.

The AT fluid specified for the ZF is a specific type of synthetic, so it is a bit more complicated than just SAE weight and friction modifiers.

All of this discussion about the cost for the ZF AT fluid is irrelevant, since it never needs to be changed under normal circumstances.

 

[Fixer]

The box on the battery is checking the condition of the battery....its a sensor.

 

[Sayantsi]

All of this discussion about the cost for the ZF AT fluid is irrelevant, since it never needs to be changed under normal circumstances.

Ha, good point!

 

[nasty nate]

Cleaned out trunk (again) today, and looked under the false floor to where the Spare Tire and Battery are located. Something puzzles me.

The PLUS (+) side of the battery has two cables going to it. The smaller of the two is connected directly to the positive post, but the larger of the two is connected to a small box that sits next to the positive post. (this box also had fuses, and other things in it). I don't understand why it has two plus connections, and also how the two connections are connected to each other.

Wallymn changed to an aftermarket battery recently and would know how and why these two Plus connuctions work. WALLYMN, ARE YOU READING THIS? Also Wallymn, does your new battery have a vent tube like the OEM?

Also noticed that the Negative (-) cable connects to the bottom of the trunk. No Negative cables going through the car like the Positive.

Not even counting the cost of an OEM battery, just needing a battery in a hurry will be a problem if batteries can only be bought from a Hyundai dealer.

Get a die hard battery. It's what the dealer gave me. charged over $300 for it too. I've got the $180 walmart battery for my 10gen. Didn't work. And Walmart wouldn't take it back.