• boonhet@lemm.ee
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      2 days ago

      AGM is often specced for cars with start-stop, where there are periods of consumption without any generation happening, I believe. Most modern cars have that, though I don’t know if all ask for AGM. Most of my experience has been with German cars where it’s often suggested you use AGM even if it wasn’t specced with AGM new.

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      3 days ago

      Mine is a 2017 model. It is a hybrid so there are more electronics. The battery is stored in the trunk and that may be why it’s AGM, if I remember correctly the lead acid batteries can let out some pretty toxic fumes while charging!