littlejimmy4892

The batteries in my 2005 with 170000 miles finally gave it up. For the last 3 years I started the winter with the intention of changing them, but they just kept going.

I replaced them with Duralast Golds because of the discount I get through work. I hope I get even half the life from them that I got from the originals.

BlackPuff_Gone

I just replaced the OEM batteries in my 04. Got the good out of those jewels. I didn't know how weak they were until the new ones went in. I went with the Duracells. I hope I don't regret it.

Kerley

I also went with the Auto Zone Batteries. They have failed at the 24 to 29- month range. I drive my Cummins about 2K a year and will not continue with the Duralast. Three sets of Batteries in six years.

seafish

Deka/East Penn Manufacturing make EXCELLENT batteries domestically.

They have been and still are oem battery supplier for CAT equipment, so you know they always need to start!!! Also, if you can find CAT batteries at an equipment dealer near you, they are one and the same from Deka. I have recently heard that the CAT group 65 is on sale at their dealers for $110 each until 12/1/15, then back up.

I am running Deka batteries in my dozer that are 12 years old (knock wood. LOL)

Kerley

Thank you Seafish. I will look at the CAT Batteries next time.

BlackPuff_Gone

East Penn makes Duracell

Shorts

New batteries make the truck feel nice. I put in new DieHards in 2014 when they were on sale

Country23047

Still have my originals in a 2006. Thinking about changing but wife says not until they die. Would have to think hard about the Costco's at $98 each.

seafish

At almost 10 years, you have certainly gotten your $$ worth out of the oem batteries...You could try pointing out to her that they might die halfway to her mothers house on the way over for Christmas dinner. LOL

Steve-l

I got 9 yrs. out of my OEMs and they did not die, but I didn't want to take a chance, so I bought new OEM batteries. Using aftermarket batteries can be a crapshoot and OEM was only 30% more installed.

Danderson

I would imagine OEM sources change year to year.
I got the Sears Platinums a couple of years ago on sale but my OEM's are still powering a 12v to this day.

tslewisz

My OEM's lasted 8 years and I do a lot of in town driving. I put Interstate's in it.

WaywardSon

Replaced mine a couple of months ago...OEM batteries lasted 11 yrs, hard to fault that. Went with DEKA's.

Seabiscuit

reviving an old thread, I replaced my OEM batteries this year. 05 to 17, twelve years, I think I got may monies worth. Changed them in September with NAPA 'Legend' AGM batts. Made in USA east Penn.
These really twist that starter now. Never lost power, replaced one at a time. Such a nice truck.
I figured it would be good before winter. Would need them before going to Alaska next year.
I need headlights now.

Country23047

Replaced October 2017 (Still hadn't died but I couldn't take it any longer)