HOW TO: Replace Kia Stinger GT Battery [Canada]

[@sebastienrodrigue7631]

Was a bit intimidated by all that junk on the positive pole. Your video really helped a lot. Thanks!

[@forevr_8]

Hi Seb, you’re welcome!! Glad you were able to do it yourself and save money.

[@auscop]

Great video, very detailed. Loved the bit about "If you don't know what these are, then you probably should be doing it." 😂 I watched the video because, unlike you, I don't replace my battery every 3 years. And I got in my car this morning to go to work and had a VERY dead battery. 😂 Battery was 5 1/2 years old. So $420 Aussie later I am good for another 5 years.

[@forevr_8]

Good day mate, happy new year, and thank you for watching and leaving a comment! Glad you got your ride fixed in good order. Since I know our Aussie friends are very blunt and to the point (which I like), I thought I’d channel the inner Aussie in me and be up front about the tools, haha.

[@Minus_KD]

Thank you for this, just recently changed my battery and your video was helpful especially the white valve part!

[@forevr_8]

Thanks so much for the message, and you’re extremely welcome! Glad you took care of business on your own and saved $ on labour. Have a Merry Xmas!

[@flyingasian115]

Yoooo will, I remember watching the video where you and a dude reviewed your stinger in a dealership a few years ago. Now here I am with my own stinger on bags and everything

[@forevr_8]

That’s amazing, thank you for sharing and for the note! Glad you got your Stinger and personalized it! I’m close to 100,000km on mine now, and I might do another video with the Brantford Kia team next month when I go in there for service!

[@davebooth9871]

Appreciate the video. Just swapped to new battery here in the UK using this video as a guide.

[@forevr_8]

Hi Dave! Glad to hear you were able to do it yourself and thank you for watching. Enjoy the rest of your wkd and good luck to Team UK tomorrow in the Euro Cup!

[@airhunter4752]

Thank you

[@geepeezee5030]

Does the 2.5L (H7 battery) use a longer hold down bracket? According to costco specs, the H7 is 1.5" narrower. I was thinking of possibly going with an H8 when it's due.

[@forevr_8]

Hi, I’m not sure about the hold down bracket, but unless you’re running additional electronics, I would just stick with what’s recommended from the factory, which is the H7, and it might be cheaper too.

[@geepeezee5030]

@@forevr_8 Costco charges the same, $170 (USD) for either H7/H8. The H8 has high reserve capacity. Ultimately the differences are minimal - 20 min less reserve time. 50 CCA less. Can't imagine it taking a whole lot to turn over the 4 cyl. For either vehicle, these huge batteries are used because of the idle start/stop garbage. I bet a a smaller (both dimensionally and capacity) battery would work just fine if this feature is never used. Only trick would be getting all the wiring to fit. It's become routine to disable ISG every time car is started.

[@nickk.6746]

Anything else need to be reset?

[@forevr_8]

Hi, no, just the power tailgate. But your trip meters will automatically reset. Radio favourites stay thankfully.

[@man1nthesky]

I found an H8 AGM battery from costco that says it fits the 3.3L stinger, does it matter if its not energizer brand if the specs match up? I notcied the Ah for the stock battery was 90 and the new one is 95, does this make any difference? Great vid, thank you for the help

[@forevr_8]

Hi there, thx for the kind note. Yep, you’re good to grab that battery. It does not have to be Energizer since it depends where in Canada or USA you live. The 95 Ah is good. When you buy the battery, just look for a round sticker that shows date of manufacture (like 10/23 - means October 2023) and find one made in 2023 or better yet 2024. Good luck!!