![]() Since the battery is in the trunk, BMW batteries require a vent tube for gases to escape. I ran into one complication during the install. Got what I think was a good price, which included a $20 core charge refund for my old battery. My favorite local shop didn’t have it in stock, so I bought from NTB. So I went with the MTP-94R H7, which was almost a perfect match in size. ![]() I’ve had good experiences with Interstate batteries. I talked in detail about this in 2012, when I replaced my E36 M3 battery. BMW switched suppliers about 15 years ago, and most car batteries are more or less the same. It doesn’t make sense to pay a premium for a BMW battery. This requires a computer, either at a dealership or a well equipped independent shop.Īs usual with these cars, there are plenty of options and opinions on the best battery to get. Newer BMWs have an “intelligent” electrical system that requires a new battery be “registered” with the car’s electrical system for proper charging. My E46 M3 is the last generation of BMWs on which this is still a simple DIY operation. The battery was over six years old, so it was time for a new one. It wasn’t holding a charge well and struggled to start the car. This past weekend I replaced the battery on my 2006 BMW M3. Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit ![]()
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