[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I was shocked this week when I took my relatively new 2019 car in for it's 15,000 mile maintenance checkup. The tests showed my battery was just about dead. It registered a "1" on the "1 to 10" scale. The technician told me that the constant short low-speed trips we all take in the Villages combined with the heat kills our car batteries.

I also found a bunch of information that said cars need to go over 40 mph to heat up enough to burn up contaminants and clean out our engine and keep all systems running optimally.

We are killing our cars and let's face it, 35 mph is artificially slow for the major through roads like Buena Vista. 40 mph makes much more sense and will save us money and aggravation. A car needs exercise too and now that the Villages are so big you can travel long distances under 40 mph every day of the week.

So $280 later I say tell the nice officer that you are "speeding" for the health of your car. He will understand.

You must live north of the turnpike....us southerners have some 45mph stretches on warm springs and morse. You could always simply move

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I guess every once in a while we need to evacuate the bubble, get on I-75 or the Turnpike, and let her fly for an exit or two.
Sounds like a good excuse to find some good restaurants.

Where I’m from it’s called “blowing the soot out”. You yanks have probably never heard that terminology. Imagine how many accidents would happen if everyone drove the speed limit exactly. I’m doing my part to prevent accidents

[Luggage]

Go ahead thumb your nose at us. But I'm telling you now save up oh, those auxiliary batteries do cost a lot of money

[Luggage]

Not everyone knows that car should be driven once in awhile fast least 30 minutes . And I've Been Told that's the difference between a two-year battery warranty and a 3-year guarantee is about 50% more cost with a battery, but basically it's the same battery,

[kendi]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I was shocked this week when I took my relatively new 2019 car in for it's 15,000 mile maintenance checkup. The tests showed my battery was just about dead. It registered a "1" on the "1 to 10" scale. The technician told me that the constant short low-speed trips we all take in the Villages combined with the heat kills our car batteries.

I also found a bunch of information that said cars need to go over 40 mph to heat up enough to burn up contaminants and clean out our engine and keep all systems running optimally.

We are killing our cars and let's face it, 35 mph is artificially slow for the major through roads like Buena Vista. 40 mph makes much more sense and will save us money and aggravation. A car needs exercise too and now that the Villages are so big you can travel long distances under 40 mph every day of the week.

So $280 later I say tell the nice officer that you are "speeding" for the health of your car. He will understand.

Sarcastic I know. But not funny. Respect the speed limit by taking your car on the highway occasionally.

[butlerism]

So .... engine RPM is the key.

Speeding results in tickets.

Looks like I will be doing more burnouts!!!

[Captainpd]

Originally Posted by Penglobal

Sorry that you car battery failed after only two years but may I add to your mechanic's reply.

First, if you car is under 36 months, you "may" be still covered under your new car's warranty, as other factors may of killed your newish battery, such as an alternator going out, loose defective belts or relay switches.

GENERALLY speaking, many car batteries used in new factory cars, such as in your situation are not necessarily of the highest quality nor fitted with a battery with the highest stored amperage hours. To save weight and cost, many new car batteries are as small as possible to conserve weight which contain minimal amperage hours.

Additionally, the combination of the Florida's sun and the constant use of the A/C will quickly drain any battery. I hope you spent a few extra dollars and replaced your dead battery will an efficient one.

A suggestion. As you car battery begins to age and your mechanic states that your battery will need to be replaced soon, start shopping for a good quality battery on sale. Then buy the battery and store it until needed. Rarely does a battery die and immediately need replacement when the new batteries go on sale. It's also very simple to replace a car battery.

Also, Walmart batteries are identical to the large brand name batteries costing almost double and Walmart will install the battery for free.

Rural King batteries are made by a very reputable maker. They have the best prices but DON'T INSTALL.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I was shocked this week when I took my relatively new 2019 car in for it's 15,000 mile maintenance checkup. The tests showed my battery was just about dead. It registered a "1" on the "1 to 10" scale. The technician told me that the constant short low-speed trips we all take in the Villages combined with the heat kills our car batteries.

I also found a bunch of information that said cars need to go over 40 mph to heat up enough to burn up contaminants and clean out our engine and keep all systems running optimally.

We are killing our cars and let's face it, 35 mph is artificially slow for the major through roads like Buena Vista. 40 mph makes much more sense and will save us money and aggravation. A car needs exercise too and now that the Villages are so big you can travel long distances under 40 mph every day of the week.

So $280 later I say tell the nice officer that you are "speeding" for the health of your car. He will understand.

Just came back one week ago from a summer "up north." I get on the freeway, get in the left lane, set my adaptive cruise control way above the speed limit, and simply go with the flow of whatever speed the left lane traffic is doing. That's actually much safer than having to constantly change lanes to maintain the speed limit. Using that method, about 50% of the time I was going 80. My battery should be just fine.

[BostonRich]

Originally Posted by swooner

You too could be one of the jerks who consistently fly down Camino Real at 50+. May think it's good for your car but not to safe for everyone else on the road. You paid way too much for your battery.

No and no. So sorry to hear of the human carnage on Camino Real. My service included a Mobil One oil change and tire rotation but thanks for your concern of my finances.

[merrymini]

Sorry excuse, bum battery or not, for thinking raising the speed limit on a road can make a difference. Who are you listening to fauci?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Lots of these messages are missing an important point , who goes 35 on Buena Vista or Morse anyway , I certainly don’t lol

[jimkerr]

I have a lead foot so no worries.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I was shocked this week when I took my relatively new 2019 car in for it's 15,000 mile maintenance checkup. The tests showed my battery was just about dead. It registered a "1" on the "1 to 10" scale. The technician told me that the constant short low-speed trips we all take in the Villages combined with the heat kills our car batteries.

I also found a bunch of information that said cars need to go over 40 mph to heat up enough to burn up contaminants and clean out our engine and keep all systems running optimally.

We are killing our cars and let's face it, 35 mph is artificially slow for the major through roads like Buena Vista. 40 mph makes much more sense and will save us money and aggravation. A car needs exercise too and now that the Villages are so big you can travel long distances under 40 mph every day of the week.

So $280 later I say tell the nice officer that you are "speeding" for the health of your car. He will understand.

You got ripped off. While true cars need exercise and batteries can fail prematurely on a 2019 vehicle with 15k the battery is under full warranty coverage. Go get your money back.

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I own a Beamer as well, great cars to drive but way over engineered. So many dam computer chips and sensors that frequently go on the fritz. Plus, all these electronic devices draw a small current when the car is parked, which drains the battery. When I park the car for any extended amount of time, I always disconnect the negative battery terminal and put it on a trickle charge.

I agree in general, but I will say that my wife's car, a MB SUV with similar over the top engineering , had the original battery for 7 years and 90,000 miles. I had it changed just out of general principle, since I figured it had to go sooner or later. And it was an Interstate (good brand) not some fancy Mercedes $500.00 battery.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by BostonRich

I was shocked this week when I took my relatively new 2019 car in for it's 15,000 mile maintenance checkup. The tests showed my battery was just about dead. It registered a "1" on the "1 to 10" scale. The technician told me that the constant short low-speed trips we all take in the Villages combined with the heat kills our car batteries.

I also found a bunch of information that said cars need to go over 40 mph to heat up enough to burn up contaminants and clean out our engine and keep all systems running optimally.

We are killing our cars and let's face it, 35 mph is artificially slow for the major through roads like Buena Vista. 40 mph makes much more sense and will save us money and aggravation. A car needs exercise too and now that the Villages are so big you can travel long distances under 40 mph every day of the week.

So $280 later I say tell the nice officer that you are "speeding" for the health of your car. He will understand.

I do not know who your mechanic is but it sounds like a snow job in Florida. There is no such thing as a 1-10 scale. That 280 sounds like he/she sold you a battery. A battery should cost like half of that. As far as stand by losses, there are many things that can cause that. Devices in your car that are always on-using current. Often no realized is if the top of your battery is dirty, it can self drain. That 40 mph number would have been partly true for much older cars than 2019 like 1950's that had generators. A more modern car will have an alternator that charges the battery at much lower speeds than 40 mph.

You can check the state of charge in your battery with a simple INEXPENSIVE device called a hydrometer. An eyedropper kind of thing with 4 colored balls in it. You draw up the fluid in each cell one at a time and see how many of the balls float. You then put the sample back into the cell. The weight of the fluid changes with the state of charge.
Thus, you can tell how charged your battery is.

My OPINION you need to find an HONEST place to have your car serviced.