Gave it a clean today and noticed the tailgate struts are a little lazy now the weather has turned cold. They're still actually working and support the lid just fine so I won't count it as a fault just yet.
However, they definitely don't do so as positively as they used to so a new set ordered.
And thats the name of the game with these cars. The slightest hint, the merest whiff, the tiniest early indicator of a problem on the horizon should be pounced upon immediately.
Going back to the battery I think I timed it well. After 2 days stitting idle the new battery shows 13.1 volts, wheres the old one showed 12.5 volts after 2 days so the difference is apparent.
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2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.
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