V Visionist Member May 3, 2015 #1 Wanting to pre-empt a battery failure and wondering just how long the factory battery (that rhymes lol) is expected to hold-out?
Wanting to pre-empt a battery failure and wondering just how long the factory battery (that rhymes lol) is expected to hold-out?
T TitanTim Lifer May 3, 2015 #2 Modern batteries don't like it if allowed to go completely flat so I always use a CTEK conditioner if the car is not used for more than a couple of days. The original battery on my 2001 Z3 failed last November so was 13 years old. Tim.
Modern batteries don't like it if allowed to go completely flat so I always use a CTEK conditioner if the car is not used for more than a couple of days. The original battery on my 2001 Z3 failed last November so was 13 years old. Tim.
E ekimj10 Senior member Leamington Spa, Warwickshire May 3, 2015 #3 Very recently replaced mine at 10 years old. New ones can be guaranteed up to 5 years so realistically 7 years would be a good target.
Very recently replaced mine at 10 years old. New ones can be guaranteed up to 5 years so realistically 7 years would be a good target.
S Smartbear Lifer a barn in Somerset May 3, 2015 #5 Changed mine pre-emptively at 8 years old before it left me stranded somewhere Regards
R ronk Lifer Durham May 3, 2015 #6 My old zeds battery is still going strong at 11 years old. It's been well looked after by either being used or left on a maintenance charger.
My old zeds battery is still going strong at 11 years old. It's been well looked after by either being used or left on a maintenance charger.
R ronk Lifer Durham May 3, 2015 #8 The fact that they are in the boot and kept cool helps their lifespan
