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      06-24-2013, 01:33 AM   #1
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Which battery is this? GEL VS AGM

Hi guys
Lots of confusion which battery is GEL one and which one is AGM.

I wonder if someone helps me to identify this battery


Is this standard gel one or agm version?

Many thanks.
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If its black it's AGM, non AGM's are white.
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If its black it's AGM, non AGM's are white.
Thanks Kevin. I read that on American side but is it definite?
White: Standard
Black: AGM
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I've never seen a AGM white battery since started using them in 2007, white have always been standard type. Definate bmw only did black AGM
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Agm battery's are black and I think they are 90ah 900a for the e90 with start/stop. I can take some picks if wanted
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Range from 70ah on mini to 110ah on x5/x6.
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