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commando



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Battery life?

How many of you out there have had to change the battery?Oldest cars are now about 6 years old and I wondered what the average battery life was on the FL2. Stornaway grey SE auto with 18" alloys
Post #131058 8th Feb 2012 9:53 am
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JST



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Battery life depends on type of usage and where you live (as well as the quality of the battery). If you do short journeys and live in a cold place it will need replacing before the long trip car living in a warm place. However, to answer your question I have just changed the battery on my 07 car and the one I took off was the original. It has only done 30k and it may have lasted longer if it had done more miles due to the fact that it has been a short journey car. The battery I took off was not dead by any means but struggling on -7 degree mornings. Batteries degrade gradually so you tend not to notice it until the first frosty morning. It was obvious how much quicker the engine spun and started with the new battery. John
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Post #131059 8th Feb 2012 10:05 am
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I still use the original one, car was bought on 02.2007 and has done 1644500 km (102200 mi).
After replacing the glow plugs there are no problems even with -28c

On the second hand I most likely will replace the battery before next winter.
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I just decided to change my battery. It was original one, but car was driving 100k and in a few last days it shown me HDC fault message.
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WarriorBez



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What battery model have people chosen to replace with?

Thanks Black FL2
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Post #131070 8th Feb 2012 12:29 pm
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JST



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This one:-

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It is a 110 battery with 800CCA and 85AH......oh and a little green light that tells you it is OK :)

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Mr. Green  John
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thanks for the quick reply JST, much appreciated Thumbs Up Black FL2
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Mrs Dave's FL2 is 5 years old next month, still on original battery with no starting issues in cold weather Thumbs Up ______________________
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Dave wrote:
Mrs Dave's FL2 is 5 years old next month, still on original battery with no starting issues in cold weather Thumbs Up



I was just thinking of changing mine before it started dying......the car is 5 years old now and i plan on keeping it for 2-3 years so i was going to fit a new one to try and prevent it failing when needed Black FL2
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alex_pescaru



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A full tank of diesel costs about the same as a new battery...
Consider, after 4-5 years that you put one more tank of fuel in and make yourself a gift and not bother anymore with the battery, by buying a new one.
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Re: Battery life?

commando wrote:
How many of you out there have had to change the battery?Oldest cars are now about 6 years old and I wondered what the average battery life was on the FL2.


There are no hard and fast rules on battery life. Some batteries can last many years, others can fail within the warranty period.
Our MX5 is 15 years old and is still on the original battery. I've no intention of changing it until it gives problems. I could buy a new one, but that could fail just outside it's guarentee.

I suppose you could say that there is little point in changing a perfecly healthy battery irrespective of age. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.
Post #131120 8th Feb 2012 7:36 pm
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WarriorBez



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I think its down to personal preference

some people dont want the hassle of a flat battery and would rather have the benefit of a new battery during their ownership

some would rather wait till it fails to replace it

There is no right or wrong just personal choice Thumbs Up Black FL2
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s7gpt



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2007 pushing 60k and still on original battery, tested 2 days ago with volt meter and fine Thumbs Up freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold
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s7gpt wrote:
2007 pushing 60k and still on original battery, tested 2 days ago with volt meter and fine Thumbs Up


a volt meter will not give you a proper test though Wink Black FL2
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A cheap fully charged battery in the boot and a set of jump leads for the "just in case" moment if you're worried about your battery failing in cold weather is a cheaper option. ______________________
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