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wingsbimmer, Richmond, VA, November 06, 2009, 06:50

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What battery can be used in the 2005 530i versus the dealer battey which cost over $400 to replace? I saw several recommendations for the AutoZone Duralast battery with 850cranking amps in cold weathe and 1000cranking amps. What are your thoughts or options?

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  Oakman November 06, 2009, 12:35
  

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  Most aftermarket battery manufactures should have listings for your 2005 BMW 530i. Be sure to use a quality battery specifically recommended for your BMW. If you are planning to replace the battery yourself I would recommend that you use some kind of back-up power supply when disconnecting the battery. Some computers on newer cars can loose important data if the battery is disconnected with out a back-up power supply.
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  Kennydg April 22, 2010, 09:34
  

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  Interstate Batteries builds the batteries and labels them for BMW. The 530i uses an Interstate # H9-110. The same one without the BMW label will run around $150.00.
  Be sure to keep the electrical system hot. I used a booster battery on the jumper posts under the hood and also a trickle charger plugged into the cig. lighter. (Be sure to have the connections made and the ignition in the run position before disconnecting the bat. cables.
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