Factory Battery? How long did yours go?

Discussion in 'General Truck Discussion for all Generations' started by VanoFord, May 22, 2012.

Factory Battery - How long did it last?

  1. Less than 2 yrs

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. 3 yrs

    3 vote(s)
    23.1%

  3. 4 yrs

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%

  4. 5+ yrs

    8 vote(s)
    61.5%

  5. Aftermarket Brand w/ atleast 4+ yrs

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
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  1. May 23, 2012 at 11:02 AM #31
    W.Hirsch

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    Just replaced them on the 250. And they were the originals so they got almost 6 years out of them. And got almost 3 years on the yellow top optima in the 150 and so far so good.
     
  2. May 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM #32
    ak_cowboy

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    Thats what killed mine. She didn't like starting at -20 after the first couple months of winter :jester:
     
  3. May 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM #33
    DestinationFX4

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    Good thing I like the heat then
     
  4. May 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM #34
    Bee89

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    Along with the heat down here i do a bunch of short trips in my truck which definitely kills the battery.
     
  5. May 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM #35
    Darth Bama

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    I forgot to mention, I have a 500w amp pulling off mine too... :jester:
     
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