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How Long Did Your OEM Battery Last?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jcman01, Dec 30, 2013.

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  1. Jul 20, 2016 at 7:38 AM
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    RogueFuel

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    RogueFuel Well-Known Member

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    OEM lasted 3 years, 30.5k miles. Texas heat did it in
     
    RogueFuel, Jul 20, 2016
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  2. Jul 20, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    Loco38SUP

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    Loco38SUP Well-Known Member

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    Loud as hell URD exhaust!
    My battery finally died, 4Runners must be harder on batteries than Tacomas. It was replaced with an Optima yellow top (wife's 4Runner).

    RJM
     
    Loco38SUP, Jul 20, 2016
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  3. Jul 21, 2016 at 3:45 AM
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    stump jumper

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    Automotive batteries are not designed for discharge then recharge cycles like a deep cycle marine battery. They do not recover well from a discharge and even one cycle can kill one. On my boat recharge immediately after running the charge down.
     
    stump jumper, Jul 21, 2016
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  4. Jul 22, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    MarineBob

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    MarineBob Well-Known Member

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    Step bars coming
    Still running original: 2009' from October '08, 80,000 miles
     
    MarineBob, Jul 22, 2016
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  5. Jul 22, 2016 at 3:05 PM
    #145
    steelhd

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    steelhd Well-Known Member

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    4.5 years.
     
    steelhd, Jul 22, 2016
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  6. Jul 23, 2016 at 3:43 PM
    #146
    OffroadToy

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    OffroadToy pull my finger

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    Icon Stage 8, ECGS Bushing, Timbren ubolt flip, Crown extended brake lines, Overland Custom Design sway bar links, rear differential breather extension, oil filter drain hose, a/c drain hose extension & reroute, front windows tint, Cat Security, XPEL headlight/fog & grill protection, OEM block heater, RCBS illuminated 4X4 switch, Weathertech mats, Wet Okole seat covers, Sherpa Grand Teton/Crows Nest, Baja Designs S8 light bar, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro fog lights, Piaa driving lights, Method 305 NV Double Black, 275/70/17 Toyo R/T Trail.
    Replaced after 8 years... went from 2007 to 2015 with no issues, just thought it was about time.
     
    OffroadToy, Jul 23, 2016
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  7. Jul 24, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    tacomaluver

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    exhaust, cold air intake, lights and a westin black/stainless bullbar dual exhaust after muffler/ unichp and a trd short throw shifter rear sway bar optima yellow top redline hood struts
    had mine for over 8 years only changed to be safe put in an optima yellow top
     
    tacomaluver, Jul 24, 2016
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  8. Jul 24, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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    stickyTaco

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    stickyTaco Fuck Cancer

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    The dealer told me my battery failed their test in November 2014....I still haven't replaced it and the truck starts fine.
     
    stickyTaco, Jul 24, 2016
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  9. Aug 3, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    Spoon93

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    My truck has been struggling to start for the last few days. Have been lazy and not cleaning the corrosion that has been building up on the battery. Cleaned it off last night and it was dated 7/13/06.

    I am the second owner and bought the truck in 2012, so 10 yrs and almost 97k miles later it has been replaced. Wish I could get that same battery again.
     
    Spoon93, Aug 3, 2016
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  10. Aug 3, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    Fitz235

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    - TRD T4R Pro Wheels - TRD Lift Kit - TRD Skid Plate - 265/70/17 Toyo Open Country 3's - OEM Bed Lights - OEM Bed mat - Alpharex Tail Lights - TacomaBeast LED Interior Lights - Green Lane Offroad Aluminum Sliders - Place Holder for More Bad Financial Decisions...
    Mine lasted ~7 years. Gave no warning signs at all. Worked great, until it shit the bed.
     
    Fitz235, Aug 3, 2016
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  11. Aug 3, 2016 at 3:19 PM
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    Crosis

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    Crosis Tertiary adjunct to unimatrix 01

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    2 years. 3 years tops. Florida heat destroys batteries.
     
    Crosis, Aug 3, 2016
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  12. Aug 3, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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    tsb

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    N-FAB nurfs, ARE cover, Gentex mirror, 20% tint
    30 months no warning.
     
    tsb, Aug 3, 2016
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  13. Aug 3, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    7 years
     
    OZ-T, Aug 3, 2016
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  14. Aug 3, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    tsb

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    N-FAB nurfs, ARE cover, Gentex mirror, 20% tint
    do you normally get a warning signs before death?
     
    tsb, Aug 3, 2016
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  15. Aug 3, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Just changed out my '13 battery at 42,000 miles. Got an AGM battery to replace it.
     
    Thelgord, Aug 3, 2016
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  16. Aug 3, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    UBYBC

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    2.5 years, and was replaced under warranty.
     
    UBYBC, Aug 3, 2016
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  17. Aug 3, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    DuttonCD

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    35 months, replaced yesterday
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2016 at 1:54 AM
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    Gabezz

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    4yrs 3mos,@ 73K miles 2012 OEM Batt. Although I suspect I may have ended its life a bit sooner than expected, I left a few lights on over several days without noticing until she didn't crank up. Replaced with Duralast Gold.
     
    Gabezz, Aug 4, 2016
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  19. Aug 4, 2016 at 2:26 AM
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    Darth_Yota

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    Darth_Yota I intend to live forever, or die trying.

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    2008 and the battery is still going strong. In New England as well. Have to say I'm impressed with the thing.
     
    Darth_Yota, Aug 4, 2016
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  20. Aug 4, 2016 at 3:16 AM
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    bisdak10

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    back up sensor, snuglid, nerf bars, grillcraft, hella 500's. moto metal 957, 275/70/17 (cant remmber the tires right now). 3 inch lift
    i still have my 2007 battery! and still going strong. dont use the truck as much now, mostly parked in the garage (70k miles on it). i start the truck every 2 weeks sometimes longer and it starts like it was new. :benchpress:
     
    bisdak10, Aug 4, 2016
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