Originally Posted by
Donsgrl
How long has your OEM battery been in service?
Seems my OEM battery may be on its way out after
12 years and 4 months and 59,634 miles of service.
Having read all the threads on batteries here (thanks to all for the help!), I noticed that most have to replace batteries every 3-5 years, even saw some OEM that died before 30k miles. Talking with Greg Pylant, we wondered if anyone had one that survived longer? Don't think I can salvage her as she is to unreliable, and my XF is my only means of transportation. Thinking of getting the Super Start Extreme model at O'Reilly's. Thoughts?
When I bought my 2004 XF in April 2015, a friend, from the Forum here noticed that the battery was the ORIGINAl Varta and suggested I change it out because of the sensitive electronics in the car. I did. I got what Steve C. suggested, a glass mat battery from Advanced Auto. They even installed it. Without disconnecting the electronics. The total cost after the specials etc. cost me right around $120.00 It will be re-placed in April 2020 (pocket change)