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Battery Life

Discussion in 'E46 M3 (2001-2006)' started by Leeeagle, Feb 7, 2009.

    Leeeagle guest

    Do you extend battery life by charging once a month?
    Leeeagle, Feb 7, 2009
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    az3579 guest

    Batteries carry multiple year warranties, meaning they're supposed to last years. Are you really concerned with a battery lasting for example 3 years vs. 3.5 years? Don't worry about it.
    az3579, Feb 7, 2009
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    mooseheadm5 guest

    Only if you don't drive it. Driving it charges it, so there you go. The original battery in an E46 tends to last 6-7 years. All replacement batteried seem to last 5-6 years for some reason.
    mooseheadm5, Feb 7, 2009
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    modarin9 guest

    I picked up my M3 in December of 2002. I just replaced the original battery last week. I was amazed how long it lasted. I am hoping this new OEM last as long!
    modarin9, Jun 10, 2009
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    mooseheadm5 guest

    It won't last as long as the original. They never do.
    mooseheadm5, Jun 10, 2009
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    tmiked guest

    Longer battery life is a benefit of having the battery not under the hood.
    tmiked, Sep 23, 2010
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    Pyewacket1, Sep 23, 2010
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