Replace the Battery...as a Precaution?

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Nov 10, 2015 | 05:20 PM

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Matt M, PA

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Thanks for all the comments, guys. I may put the load tester on it and see what happens. I do carry a small jump box, but would really prefer to be on the safe side. Just wondered what everyone thought...

I put a new set of Michelins on it this summer..so at least we're good there.

Nov 10, 2015 | 06:33 PM

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I have the feeling (from reading his posts over the years) that Matt's Ex gets treated pretty well and is fully up to date on all maintenance and fluid changes.

We traded in a '04 Honda CR-V this past January (on another Honda), it had 168k miles on it's factory battery and serpentine belt. I had that belt off twice and I swear it looked perfectly fine, almost looked new even at 150k.

Nov 10, 2015 | 07:50 PM

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I have the feeling (from reading his posts over the years) that Matt's Ex gets treated pretty well and is fully up to date on all maintenance and fluid changes.

Not saying the Matt is a bad parent to his Ex, it's easy to forget times for fluid changes that all.

Nov 10, 2015 | 10:20 PM

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Indeed it is easy to miss some things. There are a few things on the list for this winter, like the trans fluid and diff fluid. I also plan to clean up and paint the differentials, suspension pieces, etc. A year or so ago, I found some very (I mean...VERY) minor pitting on the floor towards the back. I got that corrected and painted. The rest of the floors and body are fine. It's just the diffs, etc that are looking bad and I'd like to fix all that.

Nov 13, 2015 | 09:32 AM

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I finally got around to checking the battery with the load tester this AM. It's one of the old Milton resistance jobs. Anyhow...held the land switch for about 15 seconds and the meter held at 800.

Nov 13, 2015 | 01:56 PM

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I finally got around to checking the battery with the load tester this AM. It's one of the old Milton resistance jobs. Anyhow...held the land switch for about 15 seconds and the meter held at 800.

Wow....

You got one of the few good ones. Although the trickle charger probably played a huge role in it being a good, everlasting battery.

Nov 13, 2015 | 02:32 PM

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Stationary lead-acid batteries can apparently last up to 20 years, I'm guessing they are (were?) used in telephone line switching equipment or something like that. Clearly, heat and vibration are the big enemies for automotive start batteries and modern vehicles cramped underhood locations don't help any. It's safe to say the battery as a rule is one of the if not the, most neglected items in a modern car. So long as the engine starts many people won't ever give it a second thought.

Nov 13, 2015 | 02:34 PM

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I finally got around to checking the battery with the load tester this AM. It's one of the old Milton resistance jobs. Anyhow...held the land switch for about 15 seconds and the meter held at 800.

That's great