'03 3500 w/ 85k miles - still stock everything, even tires (did replace the rear tires because towing seems to wear them out faster.) Infact, I haven't needed to do anything but wash it and change the oils.

IT'S A CRAZY GOOD TRUCK!!! I LOVE IT!!!

 

03 88k and still origanl batteries.

 

03 98k and my new battires will be here today. I have one with a bad cell and it takes the other down. I went with oddyseys. They have a new one for our truck. I am putting the good old one on my car trailer in the box for a backup. Will hook up the charge line to keep it toped off. Will take a picture when they get here.
Kory

 

My '99 still has the stock batteries! I ice fish a lot so the batts work hard.

 

My 01 (bought Dec 00) still has the stockers in it with 207k on them. Within the past 6 months or so they have been weeping more and more. Just bought a new set last weekend. Just need to get them put in.

 

Do you have a part number for the Odyssey batteries?

MikeyB

 

65pc1750t. Just put them in and wow.

 

How do Optima and Odyssey compare?

I couldn't find the part number 1750, only 1700.

 

I've used optima's for years. But the last couple I've had just sucked and didn't last. Switched to odyssey's and have not had a problem. The odyssey's are alot more, but I think worth it. The part number I gave you is brand new.
Kory

 

Those 1700's have 850 cold cranking amps (nice). What is the CCA for the 1750's ?

 

I was checking prices online and they're around $250 each /$500 a set!

Not sure they're worth that kind of moolah, especially with only a 3 year warranty.

 

35,000 miles and coming up on 4 years in March. Seemed a little slower than normal to crank over this morning, but it was 18 degrees with no plug in. It's going in for regular service in a couple weeks, so I'll have 'em checked for peace of mind.

I live in a condo with no plug in, this truck has been started for 4 winters down to single digit temps without issue.

 

optima is the best batt on the planet... but not cheap

 

1.2 years on my 06. But thats about like alot of other things on this dodge.

 

My 95 F350 I purchased new and just sold to a friend had original batteries until spring 07. 12 years. I keep my topped off w/ electrolyte instead of water.