Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - Battery Maintenance

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Tue 30 Sep 2008 12:16
Battery Maintenance - TimOrridge
Hi all,

I have noticed now the cold and damp spell has bestowed upon us, The cold morning starts have been slightly sluggish than normal. It still starts just the tone of the starter is down. The car gets a good 30min to an hour drive every day. Is that enough to maintain charge. It is fine in the high seasons. Is just topping up the fluid ok or is a regular charge (monthly) beneficial? The battry is 2 years old.

Any ideas as I dont want to come out to a flat battery
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Tue 30 Sep 2008 12:37
Battery Maintenance - ifithelps
An Audi 80 is a few years old and the battery is only two.

Could it be a lazy starter motor?

Might be worth whipping it out (oo, er missus) and lubing the pinion - we used to use Redex, but I imagine any clinging oil will do.

Edited by ifithelps on 30/09/2008 at 12:38

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Tue 30 Sep 2008 13:41
Battery Maintenance - Mapmaker
>>whipping it out

You might just find that the whole engine is supported by the starter.
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Tue 30 Sep 2008 12:48
Battery Maintenance - FotheringtonThomas
(iffy battery?)


Should be enough of a charging period, if the charging is happening correctly.

Take the battery to your local "Motorbits" shop, or "Tyres 'n' Batteries" place, and get them to test it - it should only take a minute or two, and shouldn't cost!
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