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07-05-2007, 11:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 936
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Hi there,
I finally replaced my original factory battery in my XR8 last week after getting over five years life out of it. I'm quite surprised it lasted this long, maybe i'm used to the XF, ELs i've had in the past where I was lucky to get anything more than two - three years life from them. Anyone else out there had a good run out of their AU factory batteries or is five years a standard life these days?? Nathan |
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08-05-2007, 12:03 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 760
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**** I was lucky to get 2 out of the BA. You have done well with the AU
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08-05-2007, 12:06 AM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
Posts: 13,346
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5 1/2 years out of my old EL original battery and the same from the AU.
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08-05-2007, 02:32 AM
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Ripping it up
Join Date: Apr 2005
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if theyre maintained and used daily, thats not at all surprising. Mums ef had the same battery for 6 years.. it only died after it started to be used less regularly
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08-05-2007, 07:51 AM
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Blue to the bone!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 490
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I got 4 1/2 but it sat dormant while i was overseas for ages
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08-05-2007, 08:13 AM
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Gota be happy with a Hump
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 476
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20 years ago I thought the batteries lasted for ages but in the last ten years they seem to be made to last the period of the warranty plus 2 days.
They must have stuffed up when they made yours LoL.
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08-05-2007, 08:24 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,633
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Got 6years and 3mths out of the one in my AU .. just started to crank slowly and one day started the clicking solenoid (eventually started). But the car still still seemed to run fine ...
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08-05-2007, 08:35 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 85
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My March 1999 Au battery is 8 yrs, 2 months old and still going strong.
I top it up with plain tap water. |
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08-05-2007, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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My last battery was in there about 4 years (original Ford battery)
I now have an Optima Yellow Top in it. My Ford Territory still has the factory battery in it and it is 3 years old now. No issues with starting. The reason why batteries don't last as long as they used to is due to the load they have to cope with in today's vehicles ... old vehicles only needed the battery for lights, starting, radio and a few electrical things. Now there's so much electrical gadgetry ... and the constant running of ECU and so many ancilliaries ... i am not surprised they only last a short time. I guess the key is running the car constantly .... and longer trips (no stop/start/on-off). And making sure the electrical system is up to scratch as well. Good earths and good alternator/regulator.
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08-05-2007, 09:53 AM
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V8 Powaah
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 1,994
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Original AU battery got 5.5 years, i only killed it after i accidently left that stupid reading light on- doesnt shut off it you lock it. Wouldnt hold a charge after that.
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10-05-2007, 02:05 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Mine lasted 6 years (AU - 99) - original Motorcraft.. The short trips to the bus stop each day was what finally killed it..!!
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
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5 years out of my battery!
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