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Old 04-11-2017, 06:36 AM   #5
DaveNW
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Originally Posted by Luckyed View Post
In Florida we start looking for replacements about then.
Any time after 4 years or so you stand a chance of finding out the hard way.
The heat just bakes the life out of batteries here.

(BTW.....I use a Tender Jr on both my Boxster and Harley and it does help prolong the battery life somewhat.
But they can also give you a false sense of security.
When the battery fails, you don't get a bunch of subtle warnings......they just go)

Good info to know. Thanks! I don't know whether we have an average lifespan of batteries here. Weather in my area is moderate at best, rarely too hot or cold. Just lots of rain, which keeps the Boxster in the garage...

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