Finally changed the battery....

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Jan 13, 2013 | 10:33 PM

Dave1

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Finally changed the battery....

I bought my C5 back in June of 04 and I took it in for a new sticker and it didn't pass because of the charge wan't strong enough to pass the test...

That's 10 years.....

Not bad....

I live in Houston but, it's a not daily and garage kept.....

Jan 14, 2013 | 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave1

I bought my C5 back in June of 04 and I took it in for a new sticker and it didn't pass because of the charge wan't strong enough to pass the test...

That's 10 years.....

Not bad....

I live in Houston but, it's a not daily and garage kept.....

Ten years could be a record.

Jan 14, 2013 | 09:19 AM

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That's a long time for a battery to last. Here's hoping the new one gives you that kind of service.

Jan 14, 2013 | 09:30 AM

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I've never had a battery last anywhere near that long.

Jan 14, 2013 | 09:40 AM

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Battery in my bike is that old, the Vette almost as old. Smart charger all the time when they are in the garage.

Jan 14, 2013 | 09:47 AM

Dave1

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I've never had a battery last anywhere near that long.

About four years is all I get from my other vehicles in general....

The heat down here just cooks them after awhile....

Jan 14, 2013 | 11:12 AM

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Lived in Houston for several yrs & your right, heat is harder on the battery then cold weather. I used a CTEK3300 battery tender & got 6 plus yrs on my red-top but changed it out to be on the safe side. 10 yrs on yours may be a record. Good luck & enjoy your winter weather!