Electrical Anticipated OEM Battery Life--05MCS?and Recommended battery to replace.
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I went cheap and bought the duralast battery after 4.5 years. I changed mine out after several of my friends with 03 MINI's all had their battery die over several months. When I changed it, the indicator showed that the battery was on the way out.
You should get at least 3 years out of the battery and may get another year or more like I did. I figured it was easier to change it early at my convenience than to do it when it might not be so convenient.
You should get at least 3 years out of the battery and may get another year or more like I did. I figured it was easier to change it early at my convenience than to do it when it might not be so convenient.
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If you have an Advance Auto Parts near by, I've found the Titanium 47-1 (both MC and MCS) battery to be a good fit. I manage one of these stores and have installed a few. However, I have been told by these customers that when the battery goes, it goes...no warning. Check your battery often as it ages (look at the 'indicator light' on the battery), our stores do free battery and alternator testing.
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Climate has a lot to do with battery life. In the Phoenix, AZ area, most consider anything over 3 years to be on borrowed time. The stock Mini battery in our 05 MCS lasted just over two years with just over 60k miles. Died two days after we got home from Minis in the Mountains, but thankfully just down the street from a 24 hour AutoZone that had a Duralast in stock in the proper size with the vent hose, etc. I'd planned to go the Optima route, but time/convenience didn't allow for it in this case.
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I replaced it with an Optima red top 35
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2006 bought new........ after 19 mos, Feb 2008 needed new battery and this morning, 18 mos later..........another one bit the dust. They tell me these batteries should last 2 yrs but ofter less because of this FL heat...... any comments.......seems ridiculous to me never had a car with this issue before
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My 05's died...or rather got too weak for me to trust it about 6 months ago...was a Dec 04 build. Make sure you get a battery with a vent kit or a ventless AGM battery, the new battery I put in was a Optima Red Top 34R. No venting needed.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-2002-mcs.html
It fits well, but does need a shimm to make the OEM bracket hold it firmly.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-2002-mcs.html
It fits well, but does need a shimm to make the OEM bracket hold it firmly.
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I'm running the Optima 34R
and found a good price on Amazon. I liked the deal so much I posted it on my Amazon aStore on my blog. I get a whole $6 if you buy it there! (Woo hoo, six pack here I come... Just not imports....)
You can pay a lot less, but I like Optima batteries. It's a bit shorter than the stockers, so you may need a bit of stiff foam to really clamp it down.
Matt
You can pay a lot less, but I like Optima batteries. It's a bit shorter than the stockers, so you may need a bit of stiff foam to really clamp it down.
Matt
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I'm using a 34R too and it is great. It fit perfectly without shimming in Artoo my MCS. It is a bit shorter but held in by the bracket firmly on the bottom. Been in there 30-40000 miles. I suppose I ought to check it sometime but it is not making a sound and if it were loose I would suspect a noise in the twisties to and from work.
Anyone. Get the Optima 34R. Well worth the money. Fits perfect and no vent needed.
Rich
Anyone. Get the Optima 34R. Well worth the money. Fits perfect and no vent needed.
Rich
Last edited by Rich.Wolfson; 10-13-2009 at 04:57 PM.
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I'm running the 34r in my 02 S.
Matt
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2006 bought new........ after 19 mos, Feb 2008 needed new battery and this morning, 18 mos later..........another one bit the dust. They tell me these batteries should last 2 yrs but ofter less because of this FL heat...... any comments.......seems ridiculous to me never had a car with this issue before
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