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I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:59 pm
by oldoutboardjim
The battery in my ’04 SVTF is showing signs of old age. I realize that the car is 7 years old (ouch!). A cupla questions:
1) What is typical life expectancy of the original battery?
2) Any recommendations re: replacement batteries?
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:37 pm
by FocusMech.73155
seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:40 am
by Redlineracer12
FocusMech.73155 wrote:seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
Agreed.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:43 am
by CrazySVTChick
Redlineracer12 wrote:FocusMech.73155 wrote:seven years is about right if you take care of it. I would highly recommend getting a motorcraft battery. they are great replacements and have a warranty also.
Agreed.
I also Agree.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:18 am
by Steve@Tasca
No huge discount on Motorcraft batteries but $96.76 plus a $9.00 core charge and we've got them in stock if you want one Jim.
You know how to reach me.
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Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:01 pm
by goinloco1
Battery life will depend on a number of things.
The one in my 07 died in less than 3 years. thing that sucked was I had to get it towed to the dealership since they have to put it on life support (while in the car) and do a bunch of tests to verify, before replacing under warranty. the dealership was nice and picked up the tab,,,lol
my tahoe was about 5 years, it decided to die during the blizzard we just had, go figure.
I always tell people 5 years, if it lasts longer thats great. most of the time 5 years and my batteries go south, no matter the brand.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:25 pm
by focinite
the focus alt is a weak pos. get a optima red top it has around 10 hours reserve. 900 cca and last 10 years. the down side is if your alt craps the bed you wount know till ten hours later
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:51 pm
by bflesher
Mine also is going out after 8,er 9 now, years. I will be getting a motorcraft since it lasted that long while any other battery has lasted no longer then about 5years.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:51 pm
by oldoutboardjim
BTW: My battery appears to be fine. Still starts great, etc. Musta been a hickup when I thought it was getting tired.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:26 am
by HotRodWagon
Stocker, 8 yrs, cranks right up in this ridiculously cold weather. If it dies tomorrow, it would be the best damn car battery I've ever had.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:34 am
by CleanZX3
We have a few 2001 ford rangers in our fleet with factory motorcraft batteries. Not all of them, but enough to notice.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:33 pm
by HotRodWagon
She cranked or should I say turned over and started this morning. When she goes, I might just miss her.
Re: I Think The Ol’ Battery Is Gettin’ Tired
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:36 am
by focinite
HotRodWagon wrote:She cranked or should I say turned over and started this morning. When she goes, I might just miss her.
the car in your picture the wagon is made by a canadian vw tuner HPA. it has a svt swap with JRSC and nitrus to cool the SC case.yeah i know its random , but i dont drink or smoke no more and its 230 am
