After 3+ years, the original (so-called "maintenance free") battery is still going strong, but I had to add about 25mL of distilled water into each of the 6 ports!
After 3+ years, the original (so-called "maintenance free") battery is still going strong, but I had to add about 25mL of distilled water into each of the 6 ports!
Eggman (10-16-2017),MightyMirageMpg (10-16-2017)
I wondered about this, anyone have instructions? I was at walmart and they said it was bad, giving only 225CCA vs 500+ CCA specs.
It seems to start the car just fine so I questioned it.
Stock battery is under 400cca iirc. Might say in the manual. Same with spark plugs and stuff.
I don't know where you're at but if you were here your car probably wouldn't be starting if it's not plugged in with a battery as weak as yours
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
U.S. Owners manual states - 55D23L (356CCA/99RC), which is pretty weak to begin with. Most Group 35 batteries you would use to replace this battery would be in the 490 to 720 CCA range.
It is a small engine with very lightweight 0W-20 oil, which makes it easier to turn over. Trickle charger or a low amp battery charger left on overnight when it's extremely cold may help.
It's Monday evening & school is already called off for Tuesday & Wednesday in my area for cold weather.
ThunderG (01-29-2019)
Interesting. That's pretty cold.
I understand wanting to protect your privacy, but knowing your geographical location sometimes helps others here on the forum when trying to ask for help diagnosing problems. Perhaps you should consider changing your forum location from 'Earth' to something more accurate.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
A lot of people don't get it. Iowa
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)