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02-01-2008, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Well it finally passed away this morning after a few months of not sounding to well I got up at 2 am to go to work this morning and I got the dreaded ruff.. click ..click
 : not to be too concerned I rolled her out the drive and she fired in to life (got to luv manualls) sorry neighbours for the big rev  : so hoping I had just left the light on.. off I went only to have to push her again tonight, hate that when the new battery is still sittiing in the shed at home waiting for this day only to be laughed at by the Mrs. for wanting every last crank out of it  : it was the original battery from new ..6 years 2 months and 4 days not a bad effort for these days of throw away bits and pieces..
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02-01-2008, 08:47 PM
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Motor Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Yeah not too bad mate, just recently had my battery replaced too. Lasted just over 5 years. Still had a bit of charge in it but was on the way out so I decided to replace the battery.
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02-01-2008, 09:23 PM
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That's a fair effort. The bset I have managed form a Battery is a touch over 4 years.
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03-01-2008, 12:14 PM
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IWCMOGTVM Club Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
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Mines just over four years and still going. Nice to know that some of the battery's last a decent length, especially seeing that they have large issues from factory with the blasted things. |
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02-01-2008, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Good on you Whoosha! You even counted down to the day. Our family Explorer, owned since new, is still on its original battery. Almost 10 years now.
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02-01-2008, 09:37 PM
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AU DIE HARD
Join Date: Nov 2005
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 yeah that was easy as I got it for my Birthday way back then
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02-01-2008, 10:27 PM
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
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Wow good going on a battery to last 6 years. Battery in the XR8 lasted 10months before it died. Anyways Ford put a new 560cca maintenance free one and we'll see how long she lasts.
On a side note, it was a laugh to see how much power the Boss V8 needs to crank. RACV ute had that big jump starter machine with the engine running and tried to start it with no luck. Had to use a new battery + starter machine and only then it juuuust kicked through.
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02-01-2008, 11:18 PM
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Performance moderator
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
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Sheesh I need glasses!!
I thought caption asked ?? A good Rum Lol....
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03-01-2008, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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5.5 years from my au battery i was shocked
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03-01-2008, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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mine lasted in the courier about 4 years then it gave up the ghost, but the second battery is still going strong
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03-01-2008, 06:44 PM
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What's green is gold
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Location: Shepparton
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The one in the EL was the original one, so it lasted 9 years and 4 months... Not a bad effort i reckon, but having both (EL and XD) die in a week was a bit spooky... considering the XD one is at least 5 years old..
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03-01-2008, 07:16 PM
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The Vengeful One
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Thats a bloody long time for a battery lol! best ive gotten outta one is just on 3 years i think!
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03-01-2008, 07:28 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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my last one lasted roughly 1 year...good brand too (supercharge)....damn subwoofer killed it!
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03-01-2008, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cairns
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I replaced the first one when it was 4 years old and then every 2 years since then. The new batteries only last just over their 2 yr warranty period and then die.
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03-01-2008, 08:40 PM
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Hmm Project XW VAN !!!!
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Looks like it is possible to get some sort of life out of a battery....
Maybe its the car.... Im on my 3rd in the BA XR8. Ute's 5 years old and done 59,000kays. Kev
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03-01-2008, 09:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
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i change my batteries every year so i dont know how long i will get out of them. thats the beuty of where i work and being friendly with the battery rep.
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03-01-2008, 11:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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That's a good run Whoosha!
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04-01-2008, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sunny Downtown Wagga Wagga. NSW.
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Obviously NOT an Iveco battery
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04-01-2008, 11:22 PM
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GO THE CLEVO
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brisbane
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I'm more worried about the motor than the battery in my EA! Bought the car 2 years ago for $1200, was a little on need tlc side but it is only my work transport car. Lately it has more leaks(power steering and gearbox) uses more water than petrol ( don't know why, can't find leak anywhere and head gasket is fine
 : ). but as for the noises that come out from under the bonnet these days, factory noisy tappets and some that are too scary to look for! indicators gave up and left about 18 months ago and today speedo decided not to work for awhile (wonder if i could use that as a defence if i get done speeding, but my speedo said i was doing 0 officer). but as long as that battery keeps starting it and i don't have to spend more than $50 fixing anything on it the mighty shitebox will keep on going! Mainly because we can't afford another car at the moment. When something dies and it costs more than $50 to fix it's high hoe high hoe off to ford heaven i go for it!!! i'll keep you posted on how it's going every couple of days
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