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  1. jef

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    #1 jef, Aug 8, 2014
    Is there a better option for a battery in a 612OTO than the Ferrari battery to provide longer life? Thanks.
     
  2. Nospinzone

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    #2 Nospinzone, Aug 8, 2014
    The previous owner to my 612 installed an Interstate battery in Nov. 2010. Last fall the battery seemed weak to me and I had it tested. It was and Interstate replaced it for free under warranty. I don't know if it was the battery or if the previous owner didn't keep it charged. So far I am happy with the Interstate.
     
  3. donv

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    #3 donv, Aug 8, 2014
    I put an Interstate in mine about a year ago. I doubt if I could have found a FIAMM anywhere around here-- except maybe at the Ferrari dealer, but I doubt even they would try to sell me one.
     
  4. Piper

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    #4 Piper, Aug 8, 2014
    I went interstate as well on this forum's recommendation. Tested it after a year and still stronger than advertised. If you search interstate in this forum you will probably come up with the exact part number pretty quickly.
     
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    #5 dc348, Aug 9, 2014
    interstate MT7-34R. Is it really 46.7 lbs?
     
  6. Piper

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    #6 Piper, Aug 9, 2014
    The Rayovac I took out of mine must have been 70+ lbs.
     
  7. Nospinzone

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    #7 Nospinzone, Aug 9, 2014
    I just looked up the one they installed in my car. It is a different part number from the one dc348 listed. It might be because of different countries.

    Mine is MTP-49/H8.
     
  8. donv

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    #8 donv, Aug 9, 2014
    I just took the OEM battery down to my local auto parts store and asked for an equivalent. They sell Interstates, and I put the one they recommended in.
     
  9. cheesey

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    #9 cheesey, Aug 10, 2014
    Interstate battery changed their product codes this past year or so... I just replaced mine, same battery with new part number
     

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