What Type of Battery Does a Chrysler 300 Have?
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It seems like just yesterday, but the Chrysler 300 has been around since the 2005 model year. While some vehicles have used different batteries over the course of their production run, the Chrysler 300 has remained constant, using an H7, for which OPTIMA batteries offers a direct-fit replacement DH7 YELLOWTOP.
The DH7 YELLOWTOP is a massive battery, weighing in at more than 60 pounds, but the need for such a large battery isn't necessarily driven by the large engine options offered in the Chrysler 300C. That same DH7 YELLOWTOP is also the standard battery for the smaller 3.6-liter engines, as well as the even smaller 3.5 and 2.6-liter V6s offered in the first generation.
So why do even the smaller engines in the Chrysler 300 need such a big battery? Modern vehicles simply have a lot higher electrical demands than vehicle produced even at the turn of the century. Integrated car alarms, satellite-based communication systems, Wifi and start-stop engines are just a few of the energy-hungry features that demand a lot more from car batteries. Many of these features also draw some energy even when the car isn't being used, so having physically larger batteries with more reserve capacity is now a necessity for many newer vehicles.
Since that is the case, if you don't drive your Chrysler 300 on a regular basis, it's a good idea to keep your battery voltage properly-maintained with a quality battery maintenance device. Making sure the battery voltage is being properly-maintained will not only maximize battery performance, but battery lifespan.
The DH7 YELLOWTOP is a massive battery, weighing in at more than 60 pounds, but the need for such a large battery isn't necessarily driven by the large engine options offered in the Chrysler 300C. That same DH7 YELLOWTOP is also the standard battery for the smaller 3.6-liter engines, as well as the even smaller 3.5 and 2.6-liter V6s offered in the first generation.
So why do even the smaller engines in the Chrysler 300 need such a big battery? Modern vehicles simply have a lot higher electrical demands than vehicle produced even at the turn of the century. Integrated car alarms, satellite-based communication systems, Wifi and start-stop engines are just a few of the energy-hungry features that demand a lot more from car batteries. Many of these features also draw some energy even when the car isn't being used, so having physically larger batteries with more reserve capacity is now a necessity for many newer vehicles.
Since that is the case, if you don't drive your Chrysler 300 on a regular basis, it's a good idea to keep your battery voltage properly-maintained with a quality battery maintenance device. Making sure the battery voltage is being properly-maintained will not only maximize battery performance, but battery lifespan.