What is the usual life span of a car battery?

Question

Mine is the original to the car. It's an 2002

Answer 1

4-7 years with an average of 5 1/2.

Answer 2

5 years

Answer 3

Heat and vibration are the main factors in shortening the battery's lifespan, also batteries do not like to be totally discharged and overcharged, so the condition of the charging system is important. Cold reduces the battery's capacity but it does not by itself shorten the lifespan. Most will last 3-5 years, some more some less.

Answer 4

I myself have gotten 5-10 years out of mine if it's a good quality battery. Usually you will be able to tell if it's going bad before it's too late. Just keep them charged and don't let them sit too long discharged.

Answer 5

The average car battery lasts somewhere between two and five years,

What affects the lifespan of my car battery?
The lifespan of your car battery depends on where you live, how frequently you drive short distances and how often you keep your gadgets plugged in.

Answer 6

It's about 7yrs. But really it depends on what brand of battery and your weather climate. If you live in the desert it's about 2-3yrs life expectancy sometimes even less in the desert.

Answer 7

4 years is considered the norm. But it all depends on the climate you live in. Colder parts of the country you'd get 4 years. Warmer climates could see 6 years.

Answer 8

it should be letting you down any day now, probably when it's about 0 degrees outside and your just finishing up work and in a rush to get home.

Answer 9

2 years in the desert, they tend to overheat alot

Answer 10

5 Years. It's time to replace it before it leaves you high & dry.

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