Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The Battery Specifications for a 1991 Honda Accord Station Wagon Ex
The Honda Accord EX wagon was introduced in 1991. The EX was the upmarket version of the Accord wagon, with a 140-horsepower engine and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Accord wagons are known for their reliability, but most owners will need to purchase at least one new battery during their cars lifetime.
About Batteries
Most cars require a 12-volt, six-cell, negative grounded, lead-acid battery. Batteries are produced by a number of manufacturers. Batteries differ in their cold-cranking amps and reserve capacity. BatteryFAQ.org recommends buying a battery with the maximum available reserve capacity and the maximum cold-cranking amps for your climate. Cold-cranking amps (CCA) can vary from 450 to 850. If you live in a colder climate, you should choose a battery rated with greater CCA.
Battery Size
Batteries are classified into "BCI group numbers," commonly erred to as "sizes." The numerical battery size, such as 24, 35 or 75, takes into account the physical dimensions of the battery, whether the terminals are on the top or side, and its polarity. The 1991 Honda Accord EX wagon requires battery size 24. Size-24 batteries are no larger than 10.25 inches in height, 6.8125 inches wide, and 8.875 inches long. Be caul not to buy a size-24F battery, which would have the terminals reversed.
Battery Freshness
Batteries are stamped with a manufacturing date. Since batteries are perishable, you should always select a battery produced within the last year. BatteryFAQ.com recommends only purchasing a battery manufactured in the last six months.
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