OEM Battery Life

Maybe because being stranded due to a dead battery is rare, has multiple easy recovery options, and is usually not a calamity.

 

This November my Tacoma's 5 years since i bought it and its 6th Winter and its still the same battery as the day i picked it up. Its lasted longer then i expected TBH for an OEM battery and ive been debating on putting in a new one this year year Just in case. I dont want to find out my battery is a little weaker then expected if Temps drop to -30 or lower Celsius this year.

I travel to remote areas and being stranded with a dead battery in some areas of Northern Ontario can be rather dangerous. If you live in or near a major city or population centre then not so much. Its easy to get help and a boost.

 

I also have a 2018 and after a rodent chewed up my main engine wiring harness and had that replaced, the electrical guy said I should consider replacing my battery ASAP as it was reading low.

This was 2 years ago and I've gone through two harsh Colorado winters with no issues. I expect it to last through this winter as well (fortunately I do have a jump box) so I don't plan to replace until it either flat out dies or starts showing signs of significant wear.

Even in winter when it's below 0⁰ mine doesn't have any difficulty starting up so I think I'm good for a while.

 

I've got a 2018 TRD Off-Road still on the stock battery. Never tested it so I don't know the CCA.

BUT, last summer I collected a lot of parts to do a dual battery mod so the day this battery craps out I'm buying a set of Group 35 AGM batteries and installing a dual battery system.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ts-see-them-multiple-batteries-thread.295653/

 

I replace batteries and other maintenance items because my family members drive vehicles I am responsible for. Dallas isn’t Canada and our weather in the winter isn’t “usually” life threatening. However, the weather isn’t the only life threatening possibility. I know a lot of you think the same way which is good. Don’t cheap out on batteries, tires, etc.

 

True - it will run without a battery, however the electric system will be affected. This is not my original theory - I’m not a mechanic -but one that I’ve heard from several people in the industry.
Anecdotally - I replaced the battery on my wife’s Scion before it died and the car did seem to run better.

 

Well, you have your risk tolerance level and I have mine. I personally choose not to risk my family's safety and security over an old battery, especially when they only cost about $150 to replace. Old batteries will fail and they rarely shit the bed when you are sitting in your driveway. But you do you brother!

Carry on!

 

I did grow up in an era where kids didn’t wear bicycle helmets and road in the back of pickups, so I might be suffering from a traumatic brain injury.

 

Me too! We are lucky to be having this conversation!

Carry on!

 

AZ seems to kill batteries quickly. I ended up buying a battery tester and use it at every oil change. I've only been using it for a little over a year (since our last battery died) so I haven't caught one going bad yet, but hopefully it does.

 

Usually 5 years is a good time to proactively replace your battery. Or keep a battery jumper pack in the truck in case it dies and you have to jumpstart the truck.

 

If I had their reputation, I'd change my name too.

 

I'm too cheap to replace them early. If it aint broke....

But I do carry a battery pack with me. I'll eventually get a Costco or Walmart battery, as they are the best value & warranty.

 

Since we’re on the conversation and the fact that my battery (factory OEM on my 19) is starting to sing it’s death song…anybody know what a Toyota battery costs these days out of curiosity?

Dealer is conveniently located and reading the warranty is 84 mo prorated, it makes some sense just to get a stock one. Cent. Florida summers are hard on batteries and I’m surprised it made it 3.5 years. I know I’ll get at least some value out of that 84 month thing guaranteed.

 

$130 with a core for a True Start 27F is what I paid for my 2018 and then one last week for my 99 4Runner.

 

Mine made it about 30,000 miles before it kicked the bucket.

 

Well done Sir!

 

Anyone have any opinions on Interstate or Napa Batteries for their Taco's ? I live in a cold climate in Ontario, Canada.

I'm looking at this battery from Napa
https://www.napacanada.com/en/p/NAB35AG7?impressionRank=3

Or this one from Interstate.
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mtp-24f/2017-toyota-tacoma-v635l

 

6 years and 1 month and 51,000mi on OEM battery. I knew I was pushing my luck, died in the driveway.

 

Base your decision on the CCA's and warranty. You are in a cold area compared to many on this forum, so higher CCA's are mandated. Just the same, do not simply go by brand name. How abundant are shops/retailers in your area that distribute each battery that could warranty your choice should you have a problem?