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Old 11-09-2002, 08:51 PM
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Default Time more than mileage is better indicator
3-4 years is time to start worrying.
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Default Mine died at 72k, you must have a lemon!
J/K
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Default depends do you have a tendancy to drain the battery down to zero capactiy or maybe
go on vacation/business for extended periods of time and not have someone start your car for you to keep the battery conditioned?

Deep discharging of regular batteries signifcantly reduces their longevity.
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Mine died at 55K
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Check you alternator
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Default same, get a crazy one from sears, the audi ones are trash
i got mine from sears and it 1. holds more power 2. gives more a jolt to the engine 3. cost like 1/2 as much as a crappy "audi certified" battery
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mine is still strong at 135Kmi and 68mo.!
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Mine died close to 60k
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