I wonder how long (miles/years) did your car battery last?

I think it got something to do with driving habit as well, but I just want to get an general idea.

Mine is around 50k and I wonder if there's any indication when it needs to be replaced soon.

 

Mine lasted 40k and replaced it about 4 months ago.

 

Just replaced my OEM battery two weeks ago. It had a date on it from Dec. 2006. Mine lasted a little bit over 5 years. I had 60k miles on my odometer.

It still worked when I replaced it, but the battery tested bad by three independent shops (2 Advance Auto, 1 Autozone.) I've also noticed it not starting up as fast and somewhat stuttered a bit. It's really cold in Boston, and I don't want to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery. Better be safe than sorry.

I bought the battery (group 35) from Costco for $65.99 and installed it myself with the battery grease and felt washers. Now I don't have to worry about my battery for a long while.

 

in texas.. heat is brutal, mine died at 46k, so a little less than 4 years from in-service date.

 

I'm at 4-3/4 years and 57K without any issues whatsoever.

 

I am at 50k... wondering if I should do the same..

 

I just replaced mine after 4 years and 45k miles.

 

14mo, 6k miles. replaced under warranty. The 2nd? about 9 months. Energizer after that is working fine the past 3 years.

 

Maybe, in addition to battery longevity reports, folks should include info as to whether or not they have aftermarket and/or additional electronics installed in their car, and how frequently they use the battery power (ie.engine off) for more than a few minutes. I'm just wondering about playing a big sub-amp'd stereo, leaving headlights on, etc.

For the record, I'm totally stock electronics, and I almost never use the battery with engine off.

 

stock battery has lasted 74K...no signs of slowing down

 

Nice! Is that all freeway driving

 

I don't have a battery. What I do have is a Generator instead of an alternator and a hand crank to start the engine since I live on a hill.

 

Oh come on! . . . everyone knows there's no hills in Florida

 

nope..not even close..but the owner before me i believe was all freeway

 

113,000 with the original factory battery. This in through winters over 5 years.

I have a 70 mile round trip highway commute so it gets charged consistently. Stereo system is "moderate" and I've never deep discharged the battery.