Battery Life

[reb]

I replaced the OEM battery in my '09 Tacoma a couple of weeks ago out of fear it would leave me stranded on a back road somewhere. It might have lasted longer, I guess.

 

[deserteagle71]

Changed out the battery in my old John Deere a couple years ago. Just a Walmart Maxx group 27 but that thing lasted 13 years - longest I've ever had a battery last. Last year changed out both batteries in my 2007 Econoline E350 (came with two batteries from Ford) so those lasted 11 years.

All my rigs that are not used regularly have battery maintainer/desulfators attached. I've found they make a huge difference in battery longevity.

 

[Wagtail]

You guys have gotten way more out of a battery than I have ever gotten.
As I have stated. I have never gotten more than 5 yrs. Doesn't matter if I buy from the local Auto parts, or wally world
It's like they know when the warranty period is up ! LOL

Maybe it's where you live. I'm not being snarky, but my operating environment versus yours could be the factor.

 

[kenmac]

Maybe it's where you live. I'm not being snarky, but my operating environment versus yours could be the factor.

could be all the hot humid weather sucks the life out of them :confused3:

 

[fried1765]

could be all the hot humid weather sucks the life out of them :confused3:

I think it is a known fact that batteries generally have a shorter life in hot climates.

 

[coobie]

How long have you have had an automotive battery last ?

Reason I ask is, The original toyota battery in my son's 2007 Toyota Tundra just stopped working today !

I have never had a battery last more than 5 yrs

Change mine every 5 years in our cars/trucks no matter what Equipment when they go bad about 8 years time frame.

 

[murphy1244]

I change my car batteries every 7 years needed or not due to the Murphy's law factor.

 

[Scrambler82]

I have never been as lucky as you guys, mine last approximately 3, may 4 years.

I don't buy the best battery on the list, might be my problem but I wasn't complaining; but Sears was next to where I worked, dropped off the truck when I went to work and picked up at the end of the work day; worked for me !

I have the best results from the Sear DieHard, I buy the two year battery and get three or more years out of it, never more than four years, and there is always a trade in value no matter how long you have had the battery... maybe it is a comeback discount.

Did try an Optima Battery, had it in for three years, sold the truck, so how long it lasted is an unknown and no my worry !

 

[Industrial Toys]

You gotta stop buying the batteries made on a Friday or Monday.

 

[Scrambler82]

You gotta stop buying the batteries made on a Friday or Monday.

LoL - :cool2: :drink: