So I'm on my second day without my car. It's -15C outside and the car just won't start.
It has several tries before the battery don't want any more, but no go.
Not sure if it is the battery that is the problem or the glow plugs.....or anything else for that matter...
What I'm wondering is if it's possible to replace the OEM 80Ah battery with a say 85Ah battery? Will the charger\dynamo be able to handle it? I also know that on cars like BMW you actually have to have your car reprogrammed if you change the battery to something that has different values then your oem.

Any thoughts:?:

Regards
Eirik FL2, TD4 HSE
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Could it be the fuel line that frozen? HSE, Auto, Colour - Yes

Can't imagine that the lines can freeze.....or!?!? FL2, TD4 HSE
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Standard Diesel emulsifies at -15...you need to be using winter diesel for any less.

Although I would have thought that's what you'd be sold now in your country? Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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Battery swap is painless, done in 15 minutes, and yes, you can use a 85Ah battery but its overkill. What you really need is amps to start up the engine. Say 700-800 Amps.

If you have the black OEM-battery from 2007 (80Ah/700Amps made by Exide) its probably up for replacement anyway.

And its a good idea to get a small Exide or Ctek charger to top up the battery every now and then during winter time.

The battery is under constant stress from all the gizmo's that draines the juice of the battery in the winter.

Be sure to check alex_pescaru's post on glow plugs before you order new ones:

http://www.freel2.com/forum/post65601.html Leopard tank drivers never stop at anything.

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Thanks for the comments guys. I guess the diesel in Norway is the winter diesel all season.

Oscr thanks to you I'm now down to Sønnak Powerline SA770 or Varta Silver Dynamic E44. Both are 77Ah but close to 800amps. Anyone know which one is better?
I still have the black oem Exide battery so I'll make a change this week. Also thinking about getting the Ctek xs7000.
Will try to ohm the glow plugs following Alexs guide. If not I guess I will replace them with the NGK YE08. Who makes our oem plugs? FL2, TD4 HSE
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Landed on the Sønnak Powerline SA852, 85Ah and 800Amps. Got a great price from a local dealer. Paid 130£ for it.
Hope it will be ok to go up on the Ah. 100 up on the Amps is a great now that it's so freeeeezing cold. Also heading to Finland in a couple of weeks and they reported -37C..........
What should I look into before taking the car to those temps? Diesel filer? FL2, TD4 HSE
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The Varta Silver Dynamic E44 is a good fit, does the job and was under £80 so has now taken over from the old LR black one which was getting a bit tired. As the man said, an easy 15 min job to swap (you only need a ratchet & 10mm socket) - just had to reset the clock afterwards.

What a difference! Cranked the engine like it was made from gel.  FL2, TD4 HSE
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redlabel wrote:

Landed on the Sønnak Powerline SA852, 85Ah and 800Amps. Got a great price from a local dealer. Paid 130£ for it.
Hope it will be ok to go up on the Ah. 100 up on the Amps is a great now that it's so freeeeezing cold. Also heading to Finland in a couple of weeks and they reported -37C..........
What should I look into before taking the car to those temps? Diesel filer?

Thick socks and a BIG woolen blanket  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

pants!  FL2, TD4 HSE
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I wuhuuuuuued a little to early.
Engine still cranks good, but I am still having problems starting the car. Today it was -11C. Started on the 5. try in a cloud of smoke.
The Finland trip is looking more and more like a rentalcar trip........ FL2, TD4 HSE
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