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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
If your battery is sluggish and it will still start then you will probably last until the cold weather comes back in the Autumn. You could measure the voltage and see what it's like or get it on a proper battery tester and measure its CCA (cold cranking amps).
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7th Apr 2016 8:29 pm |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
One morning before starting the motor go out and put the lights radio etc on. wait a few minutes. Then go and try and start it. Should give you some idea of how good your battery is. You may need a backup plan if it fails to start of course. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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7th Apr 2016 9:14 pm |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4907 |
Maybe there should be a sticky link for car batteries. I replace the car battery every 4 years regardless of it's condition. I don't want to be stuck 500km beyond the black stump!
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8th Apr 2016 4:47 am |
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The Road Toad Member Since: 02 Mar 2010 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 280 |
I have just replaced the original battery on my 07 and it was the previously quoted "sluggishness on cold mornings" that prompted me to act.
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9th Apr 2016 7:39 am |
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