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Old 01-13-2009, 04:01 AM   #1
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Todays batteries usually last 6-8 years what makes you think you need a new one after only 3 years? my 2001 Echo is still running the original battery and has no problem starting in the -20's we've been having this week.
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Old 01-13-2009, 08:18 AM   #2
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Todays batteries usually last 6-8 years what makes you think you need a new one after only 3 years? my 2001 Echo is still running the original battery and has no problem starting in the -20's we've been having this week.
My car take much more crank to start up this winter than the previous one so I was afraid it will die on me lol.
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Old 01-13-2009, 09:00 PM   #3
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My car take much more crank to start up this winter than the previous one so I was afraid it will die on me lol.
Try some new plugs,air filter and use 5w-20 synthetic oil and you should notice an improvement.
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