My 2006 Jeep needed a new battery after less than 2 years in the Florida heat.

Anybody else replace their battery yet?

My Durango battery lasted over 3 years...

2 years isnt that bad.. I replace mine every two years just so I always have a fresh one.. Cheap maintenance

Sears Die Hard batteries are the best, IMO, for the money.

My 2006 Jeep needed a new battery after less than 2 years in the Florida heat.

Anybody else replace their battery yet?

My Durango battery lasted over 3 years...

You out of warranty? If not, have the dealer put in another 2 year battery. :)
I think they only use enough battery to try to get through the warranty period anyway. We're probably going to start seeing a lot of original battery replacements from here on out.

If not, Optima is usually a good choice.

Mine went at 1 year.... :( But... after replacing most of my weird issues magically went away!

Mine was dead yesterday, I charged it and seems fine. Really odd, i'm also in that 2 yr range but I don't understand why such short life? Mine maybe on it's way out..

Optima is usually a good choice.
+1....I love Optimas!

batteries and tires don't last long in FLA.

In Chicago, my batteries last 5 years +....in Phoenix, 1-2 years....usually 1.

I have a factory battery for sale if anyone wants to run a factory one.. Shoot me an offer.

I have one for sale too. CHEAP!:)

Actually had to pay Sears to take it. :mad:

Excessive heat can shorten battery life


Summer is the season for major car-battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council.

Excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, this damaging the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate. That's slow death for a battery.

True, there are more road service calls in cold weather for dead batteries that cause starting failure. That's when a battery's output is diminished because of sluggish electro-chemical action that gives the battery its power. Also, colder temperatures increase thickness of the engine oil, making the engine harder to turn over. These factors lead to harder starting.

"An average of one out of four vehicles gets a new battery every year," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced, but having to so prematurely can involve more than the cost of a road service call and a new battery, it can be inconvenient as well."

To get the most life out of a battery, White suggests the following:


Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging.
If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary.
Always replace a battery with one that's rated at least as high as the one originally specified.
Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power.
Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow.

My 2006 Jeep needed a new battery after less than 2 years in the Florida heat.

Anybody else replace their battery yet?

My Durango battery lasted over 3 years...

It should be replaced under warranty if you don't have over 36K mils.

I had a Honda Gold Wing for 19 years.Believe it or not the original battery lasted 10 years.This past winter if I did not start the GC at least once every 2 weeks the battery would run down enough that I had to jump start it.I only have 9100 miles on it.

I have one for sale too. CHEAP!:)

Actually had to pay Sears to take it. :mad:

Hi,

So did Sears have a replacement? I heard that there is not a Diehard in the size we need (94?). Did they sell you Optima?

Thanks,
Rob

I think they sold me a size 78, 700 cranking amps. I believe the OEM is 730 amps.