9 years in my wife's 2014 Rav4 in Minnesota. I think I could of pushed it to 10, but I did not want to "get the phone call".
Battery Longevity
- Thread starter Charmet37
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For batteries that I've fitted and looked after I get 10 -12 years in a relatively cool climate and that's without waiting until they fail. The Varta oem battery in my used Golf lasted 7 years but who knows how it was treated for the first 5 years. Stop start and exposure to engine heat will have taken a toll.
I used to try run batteries a long time just out of interest but not so much anymore. If I suspect any issues and my battery tester shows it getting weak, out it goes.
It surprises me that some BITOG members try to max out their battery life. Do you do the same with your tires? Or your engine oil and filter? I look at the battery like every other maintenance item--I like to change it before it's broken.
