"John Horner" <jthorner@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> MZ wrote:
>> I have a '98 2.5 TL with 70k. Lately I have to turn the key longer for
>> it to start - about twice to three times as long as when new. It still
>> starts fine everytime, but I'm concerned this may wear the starter. Any
>> thoughts?
>> Tks,
>> MZ
>
> Is the cranking speed up to snuff? A great indicator of a tired main
> battery is slower cranking and slower starting. How old is the battery?
>
> John

Battery is good - couple yrs old, not much use.
MZ