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Hi everyone,
Am about to take off on a long road trip, 700 miles each way with the car sitting for about 10 days (in hot conditions) in between.
I have an '08 purchased used (in excellent condition) at 8500 miles. Now we have 14,500 miles.
The tires were utterly junky--only lasted 14,500. I just replaced all 4 of 'em. I'm told that (of course) when new cars are sold they cut corners on things like tires and batteries.
In your experience how long/how many miles have the batteries on new E's lasted? Do they show a specific pattern when they're weakening? (Some of my other cars' batteries have; and some haven't.) In your opinion, would it be really necessary (or a good idea) for me to run over to Pep Boys tomorrow & have them test it? I will do it if you guys feel it's a clear safety issue; otherwise I'm reluctant to spend the $, after those tires--ouch!
My car starts fairly easily, say after 3 revolutions. Once, right after I got it, I accidentally left the interior light on for about 20 hours. It started right up & gave no problems. It doesn't look like it needs any maintenance at this point.
Thoughts appreciated!
Best regards,
veganskater (and her blue '08 E)
Am about to take off on a long road trip, 700 miles each way with the car sitting for about 10 days (in hot conditions) in between.
I have an '08 purchased used (in excellent condition) at 8500 miles. Now we have 14,500 miles.
The tires were utterly junky--only lasted 14,500. I just replaced all 4 of 'em. I'm told that (of course) when new cars are sold they cut corners on things like tires and batteries.
In your experience how long/how many miles have the batteries on new E's lasted? Do they show a specific pattern when they're weakening? (Some of my other cars' batteries have; and some haven't.) In your opinion, would it be really necessary (or a good idea) for me to run over to Pep Boys tomorrow & have them test it? I will do it if you guys feel it's a clear safety issue; otherwise I'm reluctant to spend the $, after those tires--ouch!
My car starts fairly easily, say after 3 revolutions. Once, right after I got it, I accidentally left the interior light on for about 20 hours. It started right up & gave no problems. It doesn't look like it needs any maintenance at this point.
Thoughts appreciated!
Best regards,
veganskater (and her blue '08 E)