Lucas LC037 · 36Ah 12V 300A · petrol and diesel passenger vehicles

Quick answer: Need a battery for cars and vans? Consider the Lucas LC037, rated 36Ah 12V 300A. Check the terminal side, as this one has the positive on the right-hand side.

Lucas LC037: what it is and who it suits

Everyday cars and vans of many makes run on a battery coded Lucas LC037. Case size, terminal side and cranking amps decide the fit, and every one of those is listed below. Type Lucas LC037 into the search box and you land right here, no guessing at equivalents.

36Ah suits engines with modest electrical demands.

Five checks for a perfect fit

• ✓ Terminal check: 19.0. Spade widths and post diameters vary, so match the type exactly.
• ✓ The technology is lead-acid. Keep the same type as the original, and confirm your charger offers a matching profile.
• ✓ Make room for 243 × 127 × 200 mm, including clearance above the posts.

Full specifications of the Lucas LC037

Common questions about the Lucas LC037

The lead-acid technology explained

Each cell in a flooded battery produces about two volts. Flooded deep-cycle batteries suit solar and golf buggies. Hand old batteries in at an authorised recycling point.

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Getting the best from the Lucas LC037

Towing a caravan, running heated seats and charging phones all lean on the battery of cars and vans. Some recent models want the new battery registered through the diagnostic socket, so check the handbook. Buying by price alone and ignoring the size of the tray leads to a battery that will not sit flat.