Does anyone know a lifespan of a stock battery?My 01`s battery just took its last crawl out of bed and tried to start my truck today n it was deader then a doorknob.I put a new red top optima battery in it and she cranks like nothing ever happened.I know Optima is a good battery heck i got 1 in my classic car.But to get back on the subject, is 5 years good for a battery?

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pat

 

I think that is great for a stock battery. Here in Phoenix, I am lucky if I get 2 years out of a battery, the heat just destroys them.

 

I'm still using the original battery in my '01 with no issues. It's parked outside every night and was 5 below zero this morning and the engine turned over just like a warm summer's day!

 

My 01 battery just died in October at about 82k. I also replaced with Red Top Optima.

 

my 99 stock battery died 2 months ago.

 

I replaced my '99 stock battery about 4 months ago. It still tested good, but I didn't feel very comfortable with a battery that old. I went with a red top Optima as well, great battery.

 

My '01 battery is just now starting to show it's age. Will need replaced soon.

 

My battery on my wifes 98 died all of a sudden a couple months ago. I figure my 2000 is maybe a year or so away. I usually get 6 years or so out of a battery.

 

my 01 battery died last winter.

 

Me too. 01 battery changed 3 weeks ago. I think im seeing a pattern.