You need to look for other issues. That's not normal.
I've owned 3 and they are all still in service.
1 for 7 yrs in a Honda accord. The factory unit died in less than a yr. The Optima has outlasted 3 alternators and gone 130,000 miles
1 for 6 yrs in my Bird. With it sitting long periods it has been run down more times than I can count. But always bounces back with a trickle charge. Even have electric fans, battery in the trunk. Starts the car with very little effort.
1 in an '86 GMC 3/4ton work truck for 8 yrs. Got the truck with a dead battery, and bad clutch. Replaced them both in the driveway and drove the heck outta it. It has outlasted 1 clutch and 2 starters. I gave this to my brother 2 yrs ago. He let the truck sit for a yr, replaced the clutch and got it running again. No problem.
|