I replaced my battery this weekend...

My2ndS4 · 01-11-2005, 06:07 PM

It finally died after 4 and 3/4 years (including 3 winters in upstate New York). I searched on the forum and decided i would go with a conventional battery as opposed to the lightweight battery units some guys are going towards. I just didn't have the time to fab up a nice way to hold the battery in place, which I would have wanted.

Anyway, I got the Autozone 48-DL Duralast battery. I can confirm that it fits like a glove in my 2000 S4 without any adjustment. I didn't have a scale so I can't compare weights or anything. It comes with a vent tube kit that mates to the stock tub perfectly. I have to say I'm very happy with it, especially considering it only cost $65. Of course the real test comes four or five years from now when it's freezing cold out, but odds are I wont be the one testing it at that point. Those of you looking to save a few bucks and don't mind installing it yourselves might want to go this route.

Update: this battery may not fit all years of the S4. It fits perfect in my 2000 S4. If you have the battery hold-down on the left in the pic, it should fit perfectly

RMCS4 · 01-11-2005, 07:20 PM

They also give you an $8 dollar rebate for your core battery. Pretty good deal as mine just died too!

01-11-2005, 06:07 PM	#1
My2ndS4 Member Account #: 46878 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,321	I replaced my battery this weekend... It finally died after 4 and 3/4 years (including 3 winters in upstate New York). I searched on the forum and decided i would go with a conventional battery as opposed to the lightweight battery units some guys are going towards. I just didn't have the time to fab up a nice way to hold the battery in place, which I would have wanted. Anyway, I got the Autozone 48-DL Duralast battery. I can confirm that it fits like a glove in my 2000 S4 without any adjustment. I didn't have a scale so I can't compare weights or anything. It comes with a vent tube kit that mates to the stock tub perfectly. I have to say I'm very happy with it, especially considering it only cost $65. Of course the real test comes four or five years from now when it's freezing cold out, but odds are I wont be the one testing it at that point. Those of you looking to save a few bucks and don't mind installing it yourselves might want to go this route. Update: this battery may not fit all years of the S4. It fits perfect in my 2000 S4. If you have the battery hold-down on the left in the pic, it should fit perfectly __________________ Thinking about changing your cv boot? Read this first. OEM Pressure Plate part numbers Dead Battery? My FATS Tests How to install usb to serial converter for lemmiwinks on windows xp (UPDATED!) Adjust the latency timer to 1ms if Lemmiwinks still doesn't work Fuel Pressure Regulator Seal Kit There is a second fuse on the back of the radio I am not a mechanic nor an expert in Audi repair/tuning. In no way are my posts meant to replace professional consultation.

01-11-2005, 07:20 PM	#2
RMCS4 Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 77916 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 305	I did exactly the same thing today - perfect fit and the Autozone guy even installed it for me . . . They also give you an $8 dollar rebate for your core battery. Pretty good deal as mine just died too! __________________ Brilliant Black 2000 A4 H&R\|Bilstein\|APR\|OZ\|FMIC\|CAI\|Borla

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