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The iconic VW Beetle uses a size 48 battery with 500 cold cranking amps. Some recommended battery brands are ACDelco, Super Start Platinum, Duracell, DieHard, XS Power, and Universal Power Group. It's generally advised to change the battery in your car every 36 months, but this could vary based on your driving habits. The typical cost to replace a Beetle battery ranges from $210 to $240, with labor costing $40 to $60. You could save money by doing the replacement yourself. Signs that your battery needs replacing include a sulfuric smell, sluggish starting, clicking sounds without the engine turning on, dim headlights, blue corrosion on the positive terminal, a crust on the battery case, and swelling of the case.
Could you let me know the specific type of battery needed for a 1979 convertible Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2017 VW Beetle 1.8T classic is powered by a group size H6 battery.
I have a similar inquiry. Can you point me in the direction of a place where I can obtain a battery for a 1979 Super Beetle?