otrfun wrote:
Bedlam wrote:
My dual batteries in the Ford with the PSD lasted eight years. The single battery in my VW with the TDI lasted over 10 years. Batteries are a small percentage of vehicle maintenance costs.
Wow, that's some great longevity. Can't say I've ever had a vehicle battery last that long. I might add I always watch water levels and voltages closely.
Before I moved to AZ I do remember batteries lasting much longer. Here in the desert SW, extremely low humidity, 7-8 months of 90+ temps, and 110-115 degree summer temps, all take a serious toll on batteries. From my experience batteries here last 3-4 years, 5-6 years if I'm real lucky. I would venture to say batteries are probably a higher percentage of maintenance costs here than in the PNW.
The battery in my 95 Explorer went 10 years before it started cranking slow.
FYI, batteries that are mounted in the trunk or passenger compartment tend to last longer than those under the hood!
