This battery came with the car and is 20 months old. The car has 25,000 miles on it (I drive to L.A. a lot). I've heard that location sometimes makes a difference, I live in Nevada - the car has been in temperatures over 100 about 5 times and never under 0 degrees, which seems about normal to me. Does anyone think that this is an average lifespan for a battery or might I have more serious problems?
2007-08-05 10:30:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well several things need to be taken into consideration. Im giving you this info providing that the alternator is working properly and the belts are not loose. First, you say you live in Nevada and your drive to L.A. alot. well that area is known to be hot, especially in the summer. Heat is brutal to a battery's life. Heat damages a battery, the damage shows up on a cool moring over time. You never stated how many months the battery is rated at, but we know it is almost 2 years old. I would suggest that you get a good quality replacement battery. It wouldnt hurt to have the charging system checked just to be sure it is working properly.
2007-08-05 11:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volvo S40 Battery
2016-10-22 09:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by alarid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volvo repair costs are high, there is no doubt. All vehicles contain some components that are only available through the dealer but there are many aftermarket vendors that can supply most parts. Where Volvo seems to excel at getting your dollar is in their overly hyped inspections. They rope you in and allegedly check all sorts of things, then present you with a list of discrepancies to be corrected. Even if nothing is found to be wrong, you are presented with a bill that you probably will not like. All of my Volvos (11 so far) have received routine scheduled maintenance and all, save one, have performed long and well. The exception was a new '98 model which was a constant headache, the worst car I ever owned. If you plan on being a Volvo owner, the biggest favor you can do for yourself and your car is to find an independent shop that specializes in Volvos.
2016-05-19 11:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by esperanza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batteries fail for any number of reasons. Most of the ones given here are valid. As you have a Volvo, the battery is covered under your new vehicle warranty. The cost is FREE to you for the first two years from the in-service date (day the car was first put into service). Take your S40 to any Volvo dealer. They will replace your battery and check out the charging system to ensure that it is working as it should.
Hope this helps!
2007-08-06 04:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most new cars have separate warranties for things like batteries, glass, and tires. Is your 2006 Volvo still under a manufacturer's warranty? Typically, a new car warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Some states, like CA, have much better new car warranties, like four years or 50,000 miles, which ever occurs first. Most dealers offer extended warranties, which can run up to 8,000 miles or 7 years, for a significant additional charge. You must look at your battery warranty which is separate from your new car warranty. It may state a percentage of warranty available after the car has run 1 year or 12,000 miles. Who is the manufacturer of your Volvo battery?
2007-08-05 11:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Phillip S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does sound like a short lifespan for a battery, but typical lifespans of lead/acid batteries can vary quite a bit. You may simply just have a bad cell in your battery. I replaced my truck battery with a dry cell "Optima" brand battery in 2000 and it's still going strong. I've even drained it completely dead on two occasions after leaving the lights on and after being recharged everything is still working fine. In your case I'd have your electrical system checked for a slow parasitic drain just to make sure there are no problems there, then I'd seriously consider a dry cell battery. They run $120-$160 depending on the model, but they are well worth it if they last twice as long as the typical lead/acid battery.
Good luck!!!
2007-08-05 10:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by htrdce69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hotter temps shorten a batterys life span, colder lengthens it,
at the same time Warmer batteries put out more cold cranking amps (able to work harder), while cold ones do not put out as many amps.
SO almost 2 years in 100+ weather? I`d say this one just died, and the next one will last you 4 to 5 years. This one may just be a bad one.
get a new battery, nothing else is wrong...
2007-08-05 10:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you see when the car was built the battery's sit in a ware house until needed and they loose a little power, now when the car leaves the factory they are OK but after time they go bad , Put a good battery in from sears or a good local place of your choice hope this helps.
2007-08-05 10:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batteries wear out and then won't hold a charge. Almost 2 years on a 2 year battery...What is the battery life, or does it say on it?
Have it checked if you're worried about it. Whoever puts the new battery in would gladly check your alternator for you, just ask.
2007-08-05 10:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat is the number one killer of batteries. If the battery is from the Volvo factory, they cut corners and put cheap battery's in the car any way.
Just buy you a new one with a warranty, I would suggest the duralast from Autozone.
2007-08-05 11:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by shawn s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋