Which battery is better to put on Niva 21214

Although the Niva 4x4 is a tank, not afraid of roads or directions. For obvious reasons, there is no pneumatic starter on it. From which follows the need to own a reliable battery that will not fail far from home and will not discharge in the most severe frost.

Which battery to buy for the Niva - as well as for other similar cars - is unpretentious and can withstand frequent deviations from the horizon. And, of course, suitable in size for the standard installation location. The parameters of a standard pallet are 245x175x170 , however, as practice shows, it is possible to supply a battery up to 280 mm long.

Speaking of capacity, we recall precautions about the possible undercharging with its large value and insufficient generator current output (from 55 A for 21213 to 80 A for 21214) , which threatens the failure of both key components. At the same time, an important truth is forgotten - the generator does not care what the capacity of the battery is - how much was spent during the engine start, so much will have to be returned (this parameter can, with some assumptions, be taken as a constant value on one machine) regardless of the size of the energy storage. Another thing is that if your trips on the Niva 2121 are often short and mainly at low speeds, plus there are additional consumers, then there is still a threat of constant undercharging, which shortens the life of the battery.

Another important parameter is the cold cranking current. Since weather conditions, as well as the starter model, and therefore the current consumption, differ, pay attention to values ​​​​from 450 A. Based on the reviews and preferences of owners of classic Nivas, we have compiled a rating of the best batteries with straight polarity suitable for their needs. We hope this will help you choose the right one and forget about constant charging.

Rating of the best batteries for Chevrolet Niva

1. BEAST – has the title of Best Russian Battery
2. Tyumen Bear - proven by time and drivers
3. Varta Black Dynamic – European quality and reliability
4. Bosch S3 is a trusted manufacturer, beware of fakes
5. Start Extreme Ultra – loved by many VAZ owners

In conclusion, let us remind you that if there is no money for a new Chevrolet Niva battery, and the old one has failed, and it’s freezing outside, then you can try to start it in five ways with an old discharged battery.

Types of batteries for Chevrolet Niva

Classic battery type

They are also called acid, acid-lead, lead. These include surmyany and low surmyany. Sometimes they are separated into separate groups, but from a consumer point of view this is not necessary. These are the cheapest batteries that are used on gasoline, mainly carburetor engines.

Such batteries discharge quickly, produce low current and require maintenance more often. The advantages are the low price and the ability to withstand deep discharge. Therefore, on simple and old cars where current leaks are possible, such a battery is even recommended. The cost of such batteries is from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles.

Calcium batteries

They are sometimes referred to as lead-acid batteries. Only instead of antimony they add calcium. These are more expensive batteries, often with silver fusion. They are durable, produce a higher starting current, but there are also disadvantages: three to four deep discharges can kill this battery.

Hybrid batteries

They have average inrush current and capacity ratings, but they can withstand deep discharge. Therefore, a short alarm or a light that is not turned off will not bury this type of battery.

Gel or AGM batteries

These batteries have a gel instead of electrolyte that does not boil away or spill out. There is no need to maintain such batteries; they are resistant to vibration and can withstand deep discharge. These are some of the most expensive batteries.

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New type of batteries

It is worth dwelling on a new type of battery, which appeared relatively recently and bears the abbreviation EFB. This is an improved lead-acid battery technology that contains longer-lasting, thicker plates and less electrolyte. Such batteries are not inferior in their characteristics to more expensive gel batteries, work well in cold weather, are durable and are more affordable than gel batteries. All this allows us to recommend this particular type of battery for the Chevrolet Niva. The price of the battery ranges from 6,000 to 9,000 rubles.

How to choose a battery for Niva?

First of all, you need to decide on the polarity. The battery is placed with the front side facing you - in other words, with the terminals or product label facing you. Finding the positive terminal on the left will indicate straight polarity. On the Chevrolet Niva, the power wire is connected on the left side - if you are facing the windshield, so the batteries must be adapted in this way.

If you install the wrong battery - with a different polarity - it will damage the diode bridge of the generator, and can damage the entire electronics of the car. There is even a risk of fire!

The second point when choosing a battery is the size. You need to measure the length, width and height of the battery that is being replaced. This is done so that the new battery fits into the Niva compartment and does not dangle. This is the optimal size of the base for the battery in the engine compartment of the Niva Chevrolet: 242x175 mm. As for the height, it should not exceed 190 mm.

Finally, the most important thing is recommendations for choosing capacity and starting current. The manufacturer recommends installing an AKOM 55 A/h with a cold cranking current of 425 A on this SUV.

Additionally, you can determine the type of housing. Asian and European are known. In the first case, the battery is fixed on top with a strap, the terminals protrude above the body. The European battery has a mounting lip at the bottom, and the terminals are recessed into the housing. Also, the difference between Asian and European car power supplies involves the size of the terminals. Thinner terminals will indicate the Japanese type.

Battery for Niva 21214

In this situation, you need to adhere to two basic rules: under no circumstances save on your purchase and purchase a battery prescribed by the manufacturer.
Regarding savings, the explanation is simple. Modern batteries are made using sophisticated technology, from high-quality components and advanced technological equipment and cannot be cheap. The equipment for their production is expensive and only large manufacturers can afford it. Therefore, it is better to give preference to well-known brands that have managed to establish themselves in the automotive battery market.

For example, some well-known battery manufacturers, such as Bosch and Varta and others, package each battery section (positive and negative) in a separate package. This guarantees the safety of the plates, even if the plate begins to deteriorate. Since it is in a separate package, it eliminates the possibility of a short circuit between the plates and, as a result, failure of the battery, which is what most batteries suffer from.

Manufacturers of inexpensive batteries use cheap components in production and often the entire technological chain is not followed during the production of batteries. Such a battery serves more or less well in the summer and can immediately “show itself” at the first negative temperatures.

A modern high-quality battery will last 5-7 years without any problems and its cost will pay off many times over. At the same time, the owner will be provided with stable engine starting at any temperature. This is most relevant for Niva 21214 owners living in areas with low winter temperatures. Regarding the manufacturer’s instructions for the type and power of the battery, its parameters are selected taking into account the technical characteristics of a particular engine plus attachments and therefore most closely correspond to it.

The factory recommends installing a battery on the Niva 21214 with a capacity of 55 Ampere hours with a starting current of 425 Ampere.
In addition, the power of the generator set, designed to charge a battery of a certain capacity, is also taken into account. Here you need to take into account all the additional equipment installed on the car, the power of which also falls on the shoulders of the generator.

Based on the above, it is most advisable to purchase a battery with a capacity of the prescribed 55 Ampere hours, but with an increased output current. This will guarantee a more stable start in winter, especially when the temperature drops significantly.

Signs that the battery is asking to retire are as follows. The battery “boils” when working on the car, there are frequent unexpected failures when starting, the battery has to be charged more and more often and it only lasts for a few starts. This is especially evident in winter, when a newly infected battery lasts two or three cranks of the starter and then a series of frequent clicks are heard. This means the battery has lost capacity. At the same time, the battery charges quickly and releases its charge just as quickly.

By adhering to this information, you will be able to purchase a high-quality battery for your Niva 21214, with a multi-year warranty, capable of ensuring reliable engine starting at any time of the year.

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