Battery 85D23L

It is impossible to imagine a car without a battery, it is this device that allows you to start the engine. Also, it is from him that the devices work with the engine turned off. Convenient and reliable operation of a vehicle largely depends on a correctly selected battery. Below we will analyze the technical features of the 85D23L.

What is a 85D23L battery?

These batteries are made for cars of Asian production, mainly for Japanese and Korean. All this suggests that the batteries of this series are of high quality, which allows it to be used so widely. It is worth noting that all such batteries have ASIA terminal type, so it will not work on European or American machines.

The 85D23L batteries use a number of modern technologies, which provides a number of unique characteristics:

• The use of heat-resistant alloys has significantly increased battery life. According to some reports, it works one and a half times longer than standard batteries.
• The use of computer simulation technology made it possible to obtain a crystal lattice that guarantees the engine to start even in severe frost. This allows you to use the battery even in the coldest regions of Russia.
• Casting forms in the form of books reliably protect the anode, preventing its destruction.

In addition to the items listed, many additional accessories are supplied, for example, a sticker for the battery installation date. There is a charge level indicator.

Decryption of the battery 85D23L and 85D23R

Japan is the forerunner of all standards for car manufacturers in Asia. Naturally, batteries are marked in accordance with the rules developed in this country. Let’s analyze the meaning of the symbols in the marking.

The decoding of the 85D23L markings is actually straightforward. Let's take it in order.

• 85 is the relative capacity. It is calculated by a rather complex formula based on current characteristics. It is enough for us to understand that with such an indicator, a battery can have a capacity of 65 to 70 Ah and a starting current of 580 to 700 amperes, depending on the manufacturer and technology. In any case, these parameters will be indicated on the case.
• D is a form factor. Indicates that the battery is 175 mm wide and 200 mm high;
• 23 - battery length. Indicated in centimeters. In this case, the battery length is 23 cm.
• L is the polarity. This letter indicates that the polarity is reversed (plus on the right).

Much less common is the 85D23R battery. The marking is distinguished by one letter R, this indicates direct polarity (plus on the left).

Also on the case there are other designations. Most often, difficulties arise with the following concepts.

• SMF is a hermetically sealed battery.
• CMF - fully maintenance free battery. These batteries do not require any attention on the part of the driver, but it is still recommended to periodically recharge.
• MF is a low-maintenance battery.

General characteristics of the battery 85d23l

Let us now consider the main characteristics of these batteries. We take as an example a battery with a left terminal arrangement, but there are no other differences.

Here are the main options:

• Height - 220 mm;
• Length - 230 mm;
• Width - 172 mm;
• Starting current at -18 ° C from 580 A.
• Capacity from 65 Ah, with most batteries 70 ah.

When choosing, it should be borne in mind that the terminals are displayed above the surface of the cover. This eliminates the possibility of using the battery on all cars except Asian.

For safety, double caps with a labyrinth are used. Such an approach avoids harmful fumes. Also, flame arresters are built into the lid, this prevents the contents of the battery from igniting.

The manufacturer claims a service life of up to 7 years. But, this is only if used in conjunction with the recommended types of starters, as well as with mandatory recharging once every six months. But, in any case, the service life is longer than many similar batteries.

Analogs from various manufacturers

A lot of companies are engaged in the production of 85D23L / R batteries, among which the most popular in our market are:

• Solite
• Medalist;
• Alphaaline;
• FB9000 from Furukawa battery;
• The beast;
• Hankook;
• Delkor;
• Rocket

All of them show excellent results. But, according to the experience of drivers, the most optimal replacement is the batteries produced under the brand names Fb9000 and Alphaline.