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Old 28-08-2020, 08:27 AM   #70
roKWiz
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Default Re: "Sealed" Batteries - Have we been conned?

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo View Post
My Focus used to kill batteries every 12 months - it did the original at around 20,000km, then the replacements didn't make it much longer than every 12 months.

Then 3 years ago we modified the carrier to take the larger DIN85L style battery up from the DIN65L - this one has gone a bit over 3 years but its on its last legs now.

Car does 120km on the highway 5 days a week so its not like its used for just small trips or suburban driving.

Could be a heat and vibrations thing I guess.
I thought 3 - 5 years was usually pretty good for average car use considering what they are put through during winter and summer driving.

Deep cycle RV stuff totally different environment.
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