Quick question for you guys with '05. Have you replace the battery yet? I don't want to get stuck somewhere because I haven't change the battery. How long does that OEM battery last anyway. I don't let my headlights burn after I get out of the car or even turn the radio on with the engine off (not for long period).

 

my oem battery lasted 2 years before i changed it...warranty covered it and i had to pay a small percentage, turned around and sold it new to a friend and took the money and bought a new optima with it

 

so far so good on mine..... 26 months now

 

A battery should last upwards of 4 years if you don't ever let it run low or become completely dead.

I think our batteries are crap though. Mine is just under 2 1/2 years old and it seems noticeably weaker than it used to be a year ago. I'll probably replace it with an Optima soon... and not worry about it ever again.

 

+1 with the Optima. Good Choice!

 

not yet. it's only been 16 months.

 

just remember our stocky batteries have to be serviced...ie refill the chambers with distilled water every few months...

 

Man our batteries suck that bad? What happened to the days of 52 month battery life? haha +1 Optima

 

our batteries are good, you just have to maintain them or they suck like walmart batteries...people just tend to forget since its covered up and not in sight

 

^ Speaking of Optima...

What is the big ADVANTAGE to spending that much $$$ on a Battery?

I was thinking of getting an Optima, but there are like (2 or 3) choices and they go from expensive, to "WTF, it's just a battery right!?!?"

What's the G35Driver's community .02 on this ??

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

How hard is it to replace our batteries ? is it a DIY job ?

( I recieve my G from the shipping comp in 2 days )

 

Hahaha. Probably the easiest DIY there is. Should take about 5-10 minutes to put in a new battery. All you need is a ratchet or wrench set and a flathead screwdriver(to get out the pop rivets that hold the battery cover casing in place).

 

I am glad to hear that cause I know this tool of a guy that had a g35 and he said its hard to get too and he had to take it to a dealership, maybe he smokes crack too,

Either way i am glad to hear that it is easy mode, At first i was like WTF would ANY car comp make something like that lol

 

u should be fine i wouldnt worry about it

 

Stinger!!!!