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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by jordanfsl, Jul 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM.

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  1. jordanfsl

    jordanfsl Formula Junior

    Dec 11, 2010
    722
    Los Angeles
    #1 jordanfsl, Jul 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
    2021 F8 Spider in for annual service, has had no issues and has always been on a tender. Apparently it failed a load test, no shock there as we all know the OEM batteries are garbage. Car is 4 years old so no surprise.

    No error messages, no cranking issues, car has been fine (5300 miles). I think I have a few choices here:

    1. Have the service center replace with OEM battery, they want $940 parts (500)/ labor (440). I don't love this idea as another junk battery then goes in.

    2. Find a good replacement and have them put that in instead.

    3. Do nothing as it is working, wait for actual failure.


    I am leaning towards #2, what is the best replacement that is easily obtainable? Not looking to spend 3k or whatever on a lithium battery at this time.
     
  2. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

    Jun 11, 2006
    3,449
    Tampa FL
    #2 mdrums, Jul 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
    Do #2... I have used Interstate Battery in a 2019 488 and now in my 2021 F8 with zero issues. Much stronger than the OEM.
     
  3. jordanfsl

    jordanfsl Formula Junior

    Dec 11, 2010
    722
    Los Angeles
    #3 jordanfsl, Jul 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
    yeah, they have an Interstate available so I will go that route.
     

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