Was wondering how long the average car battery last? I replaced mine now after 5 years. It was still the original. I replaced it with a Willard. I noticed they tend to fail in winter. Is there some truth to that? Maybe because of the cold temperatures in some areas??
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satanboy
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I had my previous car for 5 years, never replaced the battery (or even checked it).
They don't tend to fail in winter you only start picking it up in Winter as it's harder for the car to start.
Yes, 5 years is the average lifespan of a car battery. Unless there is a short or something on your car. Then it can be considerably shorter.
Batteries die in winter because the colder it is the harder they work. The warmer the electrolyte the faster the chemical reaction and the better the battery works. If a battery is basically dead, it can still last you a month or two in summer where in winter it wont work at all.
Batteries die in winter because the colder it is the harder they work. The warmer the electrolyte the faster the chemical reaction and the better the battery works. If a battery is basically dead, it can still last you a month or two in summer where in winter it wont work at all.
unskinnybob
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Replaced my Tucson's battery after 4 years. Crappy noname brand Korean battery ftl.
Dont confuse the no-name batteries that come with the vehicles with the crap they sell around here. Considering your Tucson probably stood with that battery for quite a few months while it was shipped over and while it was on the showroom floor, four years is not bad. Those no-names are far better than the ones with "DEEP CYCLE" and "CALCIUM CALCIUM" plastered all over them with absolutely zero tech to back it up.
SaiyanZ
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Mine was going strong for 4 years. Then I ran it flat one evening with the lights and radio on for an hour. Had to get it boosted. It died completely a month after.
Other Pineapple Smurf
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Our problem with the Atos is we could not get a Willard for it, problem with these small cars.
LCBXX
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Both the Picanto and the TDi Polo's batteries lasted over 60 months with no signs of giving in. Sold both cars before they conked. Both were sealed, maintenance-free batteries.
I recall the Picanto had this tiny battery and the Polo had this huge 652-type battery which cranked the motor without the interior light even dimming. What I found interesting is that the Civic, even though it is a diesel as well, has a bog standard 634-type which has less than half the cold-cranking power of the 652.
I recall the Picanto had this tiny battery and the Polo had this huge 652-type battery which cranked the motor without the interior light even dimming. What I found interesting is that the Civic, even though it is a diesel as well, has a bog standard 634-type which has less than half the cold-cranking power of the 652.
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Other Pineapple Smurf
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Why would you want a Willard?
Its just a Sabat in a green box anyway.
Just googled and see they are the same. Also a lot of guys biatching about Willard, then again I last bought a Willard battery 8years ago.
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Every 3 years or so with my old Land Cruiser. But when you see the size of the engine you'll understand the strain it must be under.
hashbrown99
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4 years Polo Tdi that does a fair bit of stop start driving and short distances. Battery was dying not dead
Jola
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Battery in my BMW330d was replaced after 9 years, but it still works, I use it for a portable fridge.
OTOH a Willard in my old Landy lasted for just 18 months.
OTOH a Willard in my old Landy lasted for just 18 months.
InTheCube
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Geez.. you guys had pretty good runs. I replaced my battery twice in the last 7 years. That's about a 2 year life span per battery. 2001 Toyota Corolla 1.8 Auto. Then again, I did manage to run each battery complete dead at least a few times, and also managed to short out 1 battery twice (long story, nothing I'm keen to share on the internet).