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Car Forum / Honda Cars / August 2006How long can a battery last? More than 10 years?
I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running on the original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on the original battery. Are these now typical lifetimes? I am more used to 2-4 year lifetimes for batteries. > I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running > on the original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on > the original battery. > > Are these now typical lifetimes? Typical for well-treated batteries not regularly subject to high heat. My OEM Panasonic made it eleven summers and ten winters before displaying signs of age and weakness. I then promptly replaced it with an Interstate, which currently has almost five years on it. > I am more used to 2-4 year lifetimes for batteries. 4-5 years is the usual for southwestern US. However, I see by your traces that you appear to be in the Raleigh, SC area. If you have never allowed your battery to run flat, and have made it a point to replace the HT igntion components regularly, then the battery will last quite a while where you are.  SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ Honda H Emblem Badge Shop and Store Civic Accord Integra Acura Jazz Type-R S2000 Where can I buy Honda H Emblem Badge Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow ? Who buy these badge in www.autoxpat.com ? http://www.autoxpat.com/shop/ Please comment and address about this shop of price and services .. Regards, RC Man > > I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running > > on the original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ TeGGeR® <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in article <Xns9811E6A3D7002tegger@207.14.116.130>... > > I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running > > on the original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > My OEM Panasonic made it eleven summers and ten winters before displaying > signs of age and weakness. I then promptly replaced it with an Interstate, > which currently has almost five years on it. > > > I am more used to 2-4 year lifetimes for batteries. > > 4-5 years is the usual for southwestern US. However, I see by your traces > that you appear to be in the Raleigh, SC area. If you have never allowed > your battery to run flat, and have made it a point to replace the HT > igntion components regularly, then the battery will last quite a while > where you are. Once upon a time, I owned a 72 chevelle. Bought it new, had it for 27 years, and replaced the battery only once. TomC I would replace it if I were U. You’re on borrowed time. Just my :2cents:! Signaturealfonso2501 http://www.automotiveforums.com That depends on whether he minds being stranded or not. > I would replace it if I were U. You’re on borrowed time. Just my > :2cents:! best battery I ever had was in a 1982 Oldsmibile Cutlass, I bought October 1994. replaced battery in December 1994, when they pulled out the failing Sears Die Hard, it had a sticker on it that coded to July 1986. 8 years, 5 months Honda H Emblem Badge Shop and Store Civic Accord Integra Acura Jazz Type-R S2000 Where can I buy Honda H Emblem Badge Red, Blue, Black, White, Yellow ? Who buy these badge in www.autoxpat.com ? http://www.autoxpat.com/shop/ Please comment and address about this shop of price and services .. Regards, RC Man > I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running on the > original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on the original [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I am more used to 2-4 year lifetimes for batteries. I had a '77 Chevy truck; the factory Declo maintenance free battery lasted 7 years. > I have a '97 Prelude that is 9 1/2 years old now and is still running on the > original battery. I heard of a '97 CRX today that is also on the original [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I am more used to 2-4 year lifetimes for batteries. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... > I had a '77 Chevy truck; the factory Declo maintenance free battery lasted 7 > years. Too bad Delco alternators last like 7 months. :-/ My '93 Accord's original Panasonic battery lasted 8 years. >> I had a '77 Chevy truck; the factory Declo maintenance free battery lasted 7 >> years. > > Too bad Delco alternators last like 7 months. :-/ > > My '93 Accord's original Panasonic battery lasted 8 years. I hope this is not off topic, but I have a 92 Dodge Caravan with a battery that only lasted 2 years. When I took it to the dealer for warranty replacement they said it only had a one year warranty. I my experience a battery only lasts 5 years, if you're lucky. Seven years is exceptional and 9 years is incredible. |
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