Zumo

Just wanted to know how long everyone elses lasted. My car is a 2000 Civic HB I got in Dec of 99 and the battery died Dec 31 ,2003 @ 73,500 miles

nonsense

I still have my original . . . 99 civic (bought new in May 1999) about 72,000 miles . . . . this will be my next one tho:



http://www.heeltoeauto.com/mar...x.htm

deeksmooth

i got a 99 DX, swapped a 98 motor in, alternator is shot... so battery took a beating. so when i was outta town, i had my buddy take the battery/ecu out cause i left in a hurry and he set it on the floor of my garage, BRILLIANT. i just went out and bought a yellow top @ pep boys for $120 - core charge.

95cxhatch

well i guess i beat you all.....i just replaced my original battery 2 months ago....oh yah my car is a 95 .....whoa...not bad hey?!

Zumo

Man a 95?! That's a long time.

KillerBee

Bought 99 SI in July of 99, battery lasted till Sept 2003...not bad

AllMTRWH0R3

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillerBee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Bought 99 SI in July of 99, battery lasted till Sept 2003...not bad </TD></TR></TABLE> same thing happend to me in my si but I was at school and had to role that bitch down a hill with a hot girl looking right at me.

Fuster_Cluck

Doesn't the battery discharge if sat on the ground?

Had my 93 Hatch for over a year with no problems.

BatuKing

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Doesn't the battery discharge if sat on the ground?

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No thats a myth.. the battery doesnt discharge at all due to the plastic casing.
Also the reason why the batteries are in shelves and not the ground is because of liablity. as we know batteries are heavy (to some) so they lift them up so people can carry it easier using their knees not back.

deeksmooth

its not a myth, if sat on the ground, especially concrete or dirt, its drained... i didn't believe it either, then i sat my old del Sol battery on the ground, brought it to sears, and didn't meet "industry specs", so couldn't be put back in the car.

the redsquare forecast

Well I have had experiences with both aspects. I had left one in my shed before(concrete floor)...It drained...was unused before then. The next time I got the one that was in the car to work(thought it was dead)...so I just left it on the front porch...also concrete, then when the battery in my car died I used the one off the porch, and it started...So I dunno.

For short: Had 2 batteries(new)...left them on concrete for extended amounts of time. One worked, one didnt.

BatuKing

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by citrEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its not a myth, if sat on the ground, especially concrete or dirt, its drained... i didn't believe it either, then i sat my old del Sol battery on the ground, brought it to sears, and didn't meet "industry specs", so couldn't be put back in the car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok how long did you let is sit on the ground? also was the battery within specs? meaning not sulfated, and all cells registered 2.1V each?

If you think of the fundamentals of electricy there is no way it can discharge to the ground.

Look even battery manafactures agree its a myth

http://www.interstatebatteries...g.htm
http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8


its the fact that the battery discharges its self after time but not the concrete.

deeksmooth

it was on the ground for about 2 wks... met specs before hand.

ekb18cCivic

the battery should say how many monthes it should last.. i know some are like 75 monthes.. it all depends on your alternator .. and what its charging at .. if your alternator is shot or dying .. its gunna rely more on your battery for power.. have your alternator tested to see how its doin you dont wanna drain your new battery.. im still on my factory battery.. i have a 98 ..

nsxmatt

My wifes lasted till 71k miles, 2000 Civic EX. I work at a Honda dealer and they last from about 40k to about 70k depending on how old the car is.

HATCHingMN

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danm thats a nice little battery
gotta be my next one too

EE_Chris

Bought my 99 Civic in Feb 99, has 190k and still using the original battery.

jolt-tsp

Is that battery a relabeled hawker?

and to stay on topic, mine last until I spill them. Finally have a sealed Pb though, so we'll see how that goes

westsidejdmyo

people are so stupid, its called self discharge and it happens wherever the battery is. the only batteries which dischrage at a greater rate when sat on the ground are wood/concrete lead acid cells which were used many many years ago.. if you want your battery to last a long time make sure you dont deep dischrage it as this will encourage the formation of crystalline lead suplghate on the plates increasing its internal resistance and reducing its capacity

SLeePeR012

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by westsidejdmyo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">people are so stupid, its called self discharge and it happens wherever the battery is. the only batteries which dischrage at a greater rate when sat on the ground are wood/concrete lead acid cells which were used many many years ago.. if you want your battery to last a long time make sure you dont deep dischrage it as this will encourage the formation of crystalline lead suplghate on the plates increasing its internal resistance and reducing its capacity</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks Bill Nye the Science Guy.