Can an Automatic Start-Stop Battery Be Replaced with a Regular One?
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An automatic start-stop battery can be replaced with a regular one, but the battery in vehicles equipped with start-stop functionality is an AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) enhanced battery, which features higher current capacity. Similarly, the starter motor in vehicles with start-stop functionality also requires a higher operating current compared to standard starter motors. Although both operate at 12V, the enhanced starter motor needs the AGM battery to supply power due to the difference in current requirements. A regular battery may not provide sufficient starting current, fail to drive the starter motor effectively, or lack adequate starting power. Prolonged use of a regular battery can damage the starter motor. Therefore, even if a regular battery can be used temporarily, it may lead to a series of issues in the future.