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2004 Ram 5.7, still using the original battery

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Old 01-10-2015, 04:07 PM
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Default 2004 Ram 5.7, still using the original battery
Just wondering if I'm a severe outlier, or part of the norm. It has the towing package, which probably came with a larger battery. Started right up this week at 0F degrees.
 
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Old 01-10-2015, 08:54 PM
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The battery in mine lasted a bit over nine years. When I replaced it, there were still a few twists left.
 
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Old 01-10-2015, 09:48 PM
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My Walmart special 3 year everstart battery just failed this year. Bought in 2008. Replaced with the exact same battery.
 
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my battery is ORIGNAL .. 2004 Dodge Ram.... I purchased the truck NEW....June 2004.

with trailer towing package.

V6 and 5 speed.
 
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I have two batteries in mine and both were replaced this year.
 
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My 04 just had its battery replaced for the first time. Surprising too as most batteries last around 8ish years.
 
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Mine is an 03 hemi still original battery.... She starts up no matter what...I don't know if this battery will ever die.
 
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