close
    How long does a typical car battery actually last?

    I have a standard 36-month battery for my four-cylinder vehicle coming up at the end of the 36- months.  I am not having any problems with it.  How long beyond the 36 months can I reasonably expect it to last?     

    0  Views: 1248 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago

    5 Answers

    If you can get 5 years you are doing exceptionally well these days.batteries ain't what they used to be I think mainly because of the electronics in modern cars.When it fails it will most likely be all of a sudden.Good luck! :)

    I run a V8 with a 351 engine and a battery will last in my car for approx 2 years.

    I feel lucky going into the 4th year.

    I would plan on replacing it when there's a sale on batteries at Sears.   So what if it lasts an additional 9 months?  Don't get too cute with your car especially when you drive on the highway a lot.  Stay on the safe side.


    Welcome back, Russrocks!

    Colleen

    Moderator
    This account is not active. The questions remain but the account is closed still.
    Chiangmai

    Must have been the calm before the storm.

    I haven't replaced the Batt. in my Escape yet and I've had it for around eight years....... I better get a new one before winter hits, think......lol



    Top contributors in Other - Cars & Transportation category

     
    ROMOS
    Answers: 85 / Questions: 0
    Karma: 4320
     
    Colleen
    Answers: 176 / Questions: 0
    Karma: 2955
     
    jhharlan
    Answers: 38 / Questions: 0
    Karma: 2730
     
    country bumpkin
    Answers: 36 / Questions: 0
    Karma: 2340
    > Top contributors chart

    Unanswered Questions

    BK8
    Answers: 0 Views: 12 Rating: 0
    BK8
    Answers: 0 Views: 7 Rating: 0
    12bettcc
    Answers: 0 Views: 9 Rating: 0
    daga88net
    Answers: 0 Views: 15 Rating: 0
    pu888co
    Answers: 0 Views: 13 Rating: 0
    Lê Tuyên Hồng Dương
    Answers: 0 Views: 13 Rating: 0
    > More questions...
    469754
    questions
    722670
    answers
    791158
    users