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New21er · 01-08-2013, 11:27 AM

5 years is about max for a battery, even 4 years is pushing it in some cases. Even charging a weak battery (battery tender) will fail. I would spring for a new one.

01-08-2013, 11:27 AM	#4
New21er Lieutenant 35 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stanwood, wa. iTrader: (2)	5 years is about max for a battery, even 4 years is pushing it in some cases. Even charging a weak battery (battery tender) will fail. I would spring for a new one.
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