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That is how long my factory battery lasted me. Yes I live in FL and the heat is brutal on batteries. But I honestly thought it would of lasted longer. I kept the terminals clean, which never did have any crud on them. I commute 1hr+ each way to work, avoid a lot of starts, factory radio etc. But it went. Potbelly sides to prove it was bad. I ended up replacing it with a wal-mart H7, exact physical dimensions and exact case. Whoever is making the WM battery made the factory delco battery. The plastic molding shell was idential. However teh WM battery had a higher CCA rating. Expensive sucker to. $150 with the core exchange. At least now I have a 3yr replacement period and then pro-rate after that.

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I bought my truck in August, but technically my battery is over two years old since the truck sat for that long. I think batteries in general will last a lot less with all these computers and electrical systems on the newer trucks.

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I'm not too surprised since these K2 trucks have so much electrical in them. Probably also means the alternator won't last as long as normal either.

 

I don't know off hand what the rating is on this alternator (I'm assuming in the 100s) but I wonder if when the original goes bad its worth putting in a 200+amp? I don't know much about electrical systems :-(

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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I don't know off hand what the rating is on this alternator (I'm assuming in the 100s) but I wonder if when the original goes bad its worth putting in a 200+amp? I don't know much about electrical systems :-(

 

On 1/2 ton trucks, standard is 150amp, VYU plow prep is 170amp.

muddkatt Senior Enthusiast

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I saw a paper a couple of years ago that stated the average life of a battery in Florida was 27 months. Knowing that, I try to buy batteries that have a 3 year free replacement period.

15 Z71 Senior Enthusiast

15 Z71

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30 months on mine, it sucks my 2006 went back to the dealership with the original battery it was 9 years old

My 06 Silverado battery lasted 9 years to.lol
Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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I find this a little surprising. I don't know what the warranty is but you would think a partial replacement is in order. I do frequent stops and starts and often use accessories when engine is not running. My 2000 Silverado's was replaced after 6+ yrs., and my 09 Sierra was traded in with a 6+ yr. old working battery.

deweyg63 Enthusiast

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I've got a zombie battery in my 03 Ram. Still going strong after 13 years. Unbelievable but true! I wouldn't be happy with 30 months at all!

sdeeter19555 Senior Enthusiast

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I've got a zombie battery in my 03 Ram. Still going strong after 13 years. Unbelievable but true! I wouldn't be happy with 30 months at all!

I still have the OE batteries from my 2004 Ram, both are still going strong (use them on a solar system currently).

 

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Towerhog Enthusiast

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The longr a truck sits on the lot the shorter the battery life will be.

 

 

Well if thats the case. I picked up my truck 4 days after it arrived at the dealer. So this should be the last battery Ill ever buy :rolleyes:, and it came with a truck too.

last truck Enthusiast

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Well if thats the case. I picked up my truck 4 days after it arrived at the dealer. So this should be the last battery Ill ever buy :rolleyes:, and it came with a truck too.

 

wow it was your lucky day then.

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