Can someone give me the correct specification for a non-Z51 2015 Stingray OEM battery. Can't find anything in the owners manual and don't want to pull up the carpet.
Thanks
Alan
Thanks
Alan
That's what I used-an AGM series 48-hard to figure out the first time but really not too tough.First I believe all Stringarys base, Z51 & Z06 use the same battery. I have had a low voltage since I got my September 2013 built 2014 C7 so spent time looking for a replacement, particularly an Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM,) it's not as simple as battery size! The battery has a large power board attached to the positive terminal. It must have recessed terminals to have it fit. There is also a recess in the center to accept the hold-down. Thought I found one at Sears, which said it fit, then that was no longer available. In fact see the pics below, It does not have a recess in the center for a holddown, probably the reason that model is no longer listed as fitting a Stingray?
Even called Odyssey who make an expensive AGM (note an Optima won't fit because of terminal location) but the number they list, although it has recessed terminals did not appear from a picture to have a sufficient recess in the center for the hold-down. Call JEGS who sells Odyssey and where I have bought many products for my street rod. I trust their technicians to give good info. After a 5 minute search he came back on the line and said their notes indicate a mod was required but no details.
I have found and AGM that "looks" like it will fit at AutoZone and their information says it does. Another poster indicated he believes he found the same one at Advanced Auto. Since batteries are made by folks like Johnson Controls for all these suppliers, including Sears they could be the same with different labels. If your looking for a better battery than the OEM need to be sure it fits! Otherwise get the exact replacement. Delco says it's their 48PS.
Another thought, you should pull out the carpet yourself to understand that the inside unbound edge under the plastic wheel well cover could rip if not done very carefully! In fact I suggest unclipping the rear bottom clip on the wheel well cover. It's up about 3 inches from the carpet. You do not need to remove the cover just pull it out and then pull out the carpet. There have been reports of dealers ripping the carpet! Surely if the first time it's done is by an AAA fellow responding to a dead battery it's even more likely! Once the wheel well cover bottom is pulled out it is fairly easy to pull out the remainder of the carpet to access the battery. Then the task is removing the battery from the tight hole it's in, no room to get you hands on it. I have bought a battery strap that attaches to the posts -I'm ready when I decide to replace mine! So far it has operated fine for 3 years and I do not use a charger. Been on vacation for 2 to 2 1/2 weeks 3 times and it started right up.
Sorry for the long answer but hopefully helps someone as C7's are now starting to be 3 years old! The yellow arrow in the pic is the plastic cover over the large power board that attaches to the positive terminal. Also note the recess in the battery center for the holddown.
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