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Oct 13, 2017 | 03:34 PM

19962door

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Battery Life and Replacement

I noticed lately the cranking power seemed weak. Regardless, the car started each time, and I didn't need a boost.

I took the car in for a charging test, and the battery and alternator are both working fine.

Here's some more pertinent information:

Car is used mostly on the weekend.

The battery is a five year old Sears Diehard Gold, which has a 36 month full warranty, and 100 month prorated warranty.

I was told to come back if the car is hard to start.

Should I wait or invest now in a new Bosch battery?

Thanks,

Robert

Oct 13, 2017 | 03:49 PM

shipo

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Originally Posted by 19962door

Car is used mostly on the weekend.
The battery is a five year old Sears Diehard Gold, which has a 36 month full warranty, and 100 month prorated warranty.
I was told to come back if the car is hard to start.

Should I wait or invest now in a new Bosch battery?

Thanks,
Robert

Personally I would opt for a Honda 100-Month battery, I have one in my 2001 Accord which still starts the car with gusto and was installed in March of 2008, fully 116 months ago!

Last edited by shipo; Oct 13, 2017 at 03:52 PM.

Oct 13, 2017 | 03:57 PM

19962door

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Personally I would opt for a Honda 100-Month battery, I have one in my 2001 Accord which still starts the car with gusto and was installed in March of 2008, fully 116 months ago!

That's amazing, usually it's time for a new battery after 3 - 5 years.

Oct 13, 2017 | 04:09 PM

shipo

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Yeah, I'm totally blown away by how long this sucker has lasted.

Oct 15, 2017 | 02:08 PM

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That's amazing, usually it's time for a new battery after 3 - 5 years.

That's very amazing. Normally I'm looking at battery replacement anywhere between 5 and 7 years, thinking I've done good after 5 years. Granted that's with just a standard battery from 1 of the chain auto places.

Oct 30, 2017 | 05:47 PM

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I have a Sears DieHard 100 month prorated warranty battery like the OP.

Mine is now 94 months old, never been serviced (it works fine, but winter is coming on), and I'll be going in next week for a new Diehard battery. ... a good product. Close to 8 years, flawless.