My SSR: Richoect silver 05 #19466 three pedal AKA: Silver Streak
Battery died today funeral tomorrow
WAs at an inspection today and when I finished walked out to the R and turned the key and it sputtered twice then kicked over once and caught. Thought boy did I get lucky. A quick call to dealer which was 1/2 hour away to notify I was on my way in and they were ready for me when I rolled in. 1/2 hour later I was back on the road again "Willie Nelsons version"
I guesss three years is about all we can hope for these days. I wonder if it would have made it past original warranty for someone who owned a vechicle this long but did not drive as many miles as I do.
My SSR: Studly Slingshot Yellow VIN 20778 Born 05 May 2005 (05/05/05) w/ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by larry l
I guesss three years is about all we can hope for these days. I wonder if it would have made it past original warranty for someone who owned a vechicle this long but did not drive as many miles as I do.
Three years ain't bad, Larry . . . the Battery in DOOPHUS "pooped out" after a little over two years.
My SSR: 2003 Redline Red #0733 Born on 10/20/2003 Arrived home 11/26/2003
Battery life
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Originally Posted by ibjeff
with the heat here in Southern AZ you have "already been there done that"
It's a good thing live in cooler Northern AZ. , because my original battery is still going after over 4 1/2 years. Into 56 months of a 72 month battery.
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4.5 yrs. 53,000 miles, still working on the original.
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climate can affect the batt too. here in South Florida, 2-3 years is about it for an OEM battery. See it daily at the dealership. Also on the GM models with the auto headlights, I tell customers with the vehicles that are susceptible (sp?) to this issue to kill the auto headlights before turning the key off and to make a habit of it to add life to the battery.
My SSR: #23198 06 Blue 3SS #375 of 532 - Birthday 12/21/05 - Took delivery 9/5/06 (2nd owner)
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Originally Posted by JPmaroone
climate can affect the batt too. here in South Florida, 2-3 years is about it for an OEM battery. See it daily at the dealership. Also on the GM models with the auto headlights, I tell customers with the vehicles that are susceptible (sp?) to this issue to kill the auto headlights before turning the key off and to make a habit of it to add life to the battery.
If the alternator is working properly this should not make any difference since the lights are of during cranking anyway.
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Died from lead poisoning. It went T.U. (terminals up). Had a "terminal" disease. Filled it with Lead. It's eyes were sparkless. It was a big "drain" on everyone.
My SSR: Black - 2003 VIN# 3053 - Custom Paint by John Hardin
Also 4 and a half years - almost 60,000 miles and in the Houston heat and humidity. I have it checked at every oil change. There must be something to this "battery in the back" theory of no engine heat.
Died from lead poisoning. It went T.U. (terminals up). Had a "terminal" disease. Filled it with Lead. It's eyes were sparkless. It was a big "drain" on everyone.
My SSR: Studly Slingshot Yellow VIN 20778 Born 05 May 2005 (05/05/05) w/ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by Jgrden
Died from lead poisoning. It went T.U. (terminals up). Had a "terminal" disease. Filled it with Lead. It's eyes were sparkless. It was a big "drain" on everyone.
then kicked over once and caught
. Thought boy did I get lucky. A quick call to dealer which was 1/2 hour away to notify I was on my way in and they were ready for me when I rolled in. 1/2 hour later I was back on the road again "Willie Nelsons version" 
! 
with the heat here in Southern AZ you have "already been there done that"
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SSR Permigrin 4 Years and still going!
