Deta DK1060 · Start-Stop battery 106Ah 950A AGM

Yes. The Deta DK1060 is AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat): sealed lead-acid, with the electrolyte absorbed in glass fibre. It tolerates heat better and handles more cycles than a conventional battery, which is why it is the required technology with advanced Start-Stop and regenerative braking.

Yes. It is a AGM battery of 106 Ah, designed for vehicles with Start-Stop. AGM batteries support advanced Start-Stop and regenerative braking thanks to their higher cycle count. If the car recovers energy when braking, AGM is recommended for its higher cycle count; for basic Start-Stop, EFB. The manufacturer's specification comes first. It needs nothing to work, though on most modern cars registering it via OBD is advisable so the alternator adjusts its charging profile.

On cars with Start-Stop or BMS, registering the battery via OBD makes the alternator charge with the correct profile. Mind the IBS sensor on the negative terminal too: loosen the cable nut, not the sensor. And the replacement must be the same technology (AGM or EFB) or higher: a conventional battery fails within months. Tool: a 10 mm spanner. Time: 15-30 minutes on almost every car, and up to double if the battery is not under the bonnet but in the boot or under a seat. Steps: 1) switch off and remove the key; 2) find the battery (bonnet, boot or under a seat); 3) undo the negative (−), then the positive (+); 4) remove the clamp and the old battery; 5) fit the new one facing the same way (positive on the right) to match the polarity; 6) connect the positive (+) and finally the negative (−). Our blog guide covers it in detail; if the owner's handbook describes a different procedure, follow the manufacturer.

Estimated lifespan of the Deta DK1060: 5 to 8 years in mild-climate car use with Start-Stop. Treat it as an approximate guide, as every case is different. Many factors play a part: how it is used (lots of short trips, for example), temperature (cold makes every start harder and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte), the condition of the alternator and charging system, power drawn with the engine off and maintenance, as well as the type of car and whether it has Start-Stop.

It measures 392×175×190 mm in length × width × height, with the terminals included in the height; that is the European L6 case size. Measure the battery tray before ordering: a one-millimetre difference is enough for the hold-down clamp not to close.

The DK1060 has the positive on the right in a L6 case: that is its polarity. It must match your current battery: reversed polarity means lengthening cables or reconfiguring the system, with a risk of short circuit. Face the battery with its terminals nearest you and see which side the positive post (+, red ring) is on.

The DK1060 fits 149 verified vehicle versions in our database. For your own vehicle: type your number plate into the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA identify model and engine), check the "Compatible vehicles" tab below, listing vehicles verified by our technical team, or message us on WhatsApp with make, model, engine and year; we reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). In every case, the car manufacturer's specifications (owner's handbook) take precedence.

Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the DK1060, 106 Ah (950 A cranking). See the "Equivalents" section of this page for the recommended options at the same performance level. Mind the technology: in Start-Stop cars an EFB is not swapped for a conventional battery.

The Deta DK1060 has a capacity of 106 Ah. AGM means Absorbent Glass Mat: the electrolyte soaks a glass-fibre mat (no spills), and an AGM battery lasts many more cycles than a conventional one. Hence it is recommended for advanced Start-Stop with regenerative braking, such as BMW EfficientDynamics, Mercedes Eco, Audi MHEV, Land Rover ECO or Volvo i-Stop, and it handles tilting, vibration and extreme temperatures better than an EFB.

Advisable, yes; essential, on most cars, no. Registering it via OBD makes the alternator charge with the optimum profile from the first minute and extends battery life, which matters most on brands with sophisticated BMS such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo or Land Rover. A workshop only needs an OBD scanner and a few minutes. DIY apps: VCDS / Carista (VAG), Bimmercode (BMW), iCarsoft. If you do not register the DK1060, it will keep starting fine while the alternator adjusts the profile over a few days.