How long should a battery last?
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How long should a battery last?
The original battery in my 2001 vert lasted about 3 years. I replaced it with another AC Delco battery two years ago and it seems to be wanting to die.
How long should a battery last?
How long should a battery last?
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My Y2K OEM battery is still in my C5. I barely makes 3 weeks from start to start.
Im heading out of town today for a couple weeks and threw on the charge for an hour
it was 6 years old last week and I have the ASP 25%
Im heading out of town today for a couple weeks and threw on the charge for an hour
it was 6 years old last week and I have the ASP 25%
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Sears gives a 6 year warantee on die hards....
The battery in my '88 is now 6 years old and fires strong.
My '01 original battery only lasted 3 years....
Answer... there is no set life... it varies form battery to battery, driving pattern to driving pattern
The battery in my '88 is now 6 years old and fires strong.
My '01 original battery only lasted 3 years....
Answer... there is no set life... it varies form battery to battery, driving pattern to driving pattern
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Too many factors to pigeon-hole all batteries without qualifying. My OEM lasted for 57K. Replaced it with Optima red-top; curently have 90K on the car (2003 Z06) same battery. OEM (Delco) can leak acid on your PCM (not a good thing!). Buy a leak proof spiral-core replacement and enjoy! Good Luck
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
I usually get 4.5 to 5 years out an AC Delco battery. A while ago I had one that went 8 years. I used it in 3 cars.
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Bill
About 5 years
Burning Brakes
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battery life
Two factors that effect battery life are heat and use. A battery in a high heat application/climate and or a battery that is constanly allowed to die and then is recharged will reduce its overall life. As a general rule, 3 to 4 years is normal -
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by snide
The original battery in my 2001 vert lasted about 3 years. I replaced it with another AC Delco battery two years ago and it seems to be wanting to die.
How long should a battery last?
How long should a battery last?
Over the last oh, 24 years and 6 cars I've owned, regardless of battery mfr or car, most batteries lasted about 2 years less than their rated life. That is, a 60 mo battery lasts 36mo, 72 lasts 48, etc.
AJ
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I've had the least expensive Walmart battery last over 4.5 years, but my OEM ACDelco in my 01 C5 is going on 5 years in June and is still very strong. This may well be the best battery I've ever owned.
