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OEM Battery Life?

Trash Panda said:
There is a screen on the EVIC that actually shows voltage. It isn’t perfect, but it’s pretty damn close.

But yes, a cheap multimeter is a requirement for any tool set. Get one with a continuity test feature (ohm test with an audible alarm for open circuit), and you can diagnose a ton of issues.
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EVIC?
 
Renatnom said:
View attachment 92034My factory batteries just died on 2022 Ram 2500 6.7. Towed to dealer and was about 1500 miles out of warranty. They ended up changing two batteries and agreed to go 60/40 with me on cost. My 40% was $450. Ouch!
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I've found over the years the dealership is the place to go if the vehicle is still under factory warranty however, once this warranty is no longer valid it's best to find a trusted local auto mechanic shop for work. A good Auto Shop has the same tools as most dealers and can diagnosis most any problem. As far as Dealership Batteries I refuse to purchase these because they are usually not a top notch battery and they are very expensive. A lot of people dislike purchasing batteries from Wal-Mart, but over my 70 years I've never had a problem with these batteries. If I did occasionally get a bad battery off the shelf Wal-mart exchanged it without question. You can get a 2-3 year battery from a dealership in my area for about $300 or go to Wal-Mart and get a 4 year battery for $189.
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
Im still on my originals on my 2019 they are still testing strong as of the fall.
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me also, Nov 2019, original batteries, many accessories added. Not a daily driver, and sits for weeks as I travel for work more than home. Never had a start issue, living in SoCal may also be a contributor though, never cold here :)
 
Renatnom said:
You must never turn on your radio!
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Its never off and i use the 110V inverter constantly as i keep one of my Milwaukee chargers in the truck with a spare battery on the charger, I also have a plow so they get a good work out most of the winter. I do have Dual alternators and the truck does not sit for more than a day generally if I go on vacation without the truck in the winter I put a maintainer on it. My wife's 2017 Nissan still has the OEM battery too it’s a Johnson controls battery just like the ram also.
 
Trooper said:
me also, Nov 2019, original batteries, many accessories added. Not a daily driver, and sits for weeks as I travel for work more than home. Never had a start issue, living in SoCal may also be a contributor though, never cold here :)
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Im in northern canada we do get lots of cold here. Im thinking it’s more of an issue of bad luck for the batteries that do fail.
 
My 2020's original batteries gave up and I got the dreaded click Sunday AM. It was about -10F outside overnight and it had sat in same spot for about 36 hours. I put charger on it for about 15 minutes and she started right up at 0F. Time to put some AGMS in there.
 
They put trash batteries and tires on these trucks. From personal experience the most you get is about four years and I only put about 6K a year on. Thinking of a 2026 and at the four year mark, I will be replacing both batteries and tires as a preventative measure. One would think that Chrysler would put quality parts in a hundred thousand dollar vehicle; but NOOOOOO.
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
Im in northern canada we do get lots of cold here. Im thinking it’s more of an issue of bad luck for the batteries that do fail.
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I’d argue that the extended cold you see is part of why your OEM’s have lasted so long.

The cold absolutely affects their charge level short term, but it’s the heat that destroys the batteries long term health more than anything.

It’s wild to hear how long your stockers have lasted. That’s quite the feat.
 
My 2020's batteries replaced in June. Probably won't last as long now that I'm in Southern Arizona, oh well.
 
Happened this morning, this will be the 2nd set of batteries I've purchased.

I've noticed none of my vehicle batteries seem to last more than 3-4 years.

We don't get extreme winters here, but we do get a few 105+ days throughout the summers.
 
Trash Panda said:
I’d argue that the extended cold you see is part of why your OEM’s have lasted so long.

The cold absolutely affects their charge level short term, but it’s the heat that destroys the batteries long term health more than anything.

It’s wild to hear how long your stockers have lasted. That’s quite the feat.
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Im aware heat is worse but I am one of the only guys I know here local that has the OEM batteries in a diesel older than 2023. So I'm thinking luck has some play lol
 
Scubaz66 said:
I've found over the years the dealership is the place to go if the vehicle is still under factory warranty however, once this warranty is no longer valid it's best to find a trusted local auto mechanic shop for work. A good Auto Shop has the same tools as most dealers and can diagnosis most any problem. As far as Dealership Batteries I refuse to purchase these because they are usually not a top notch battery and they are very expensive. A lot of people dislike purchasing batteries from Wal-Mart, but over my 70 years I've never had a problem with these batteries. If I did occasionally get a bad battery off the shelf Wal-mart exchanged it without question. You can get a 2-3 year battery from a dealership in my area for about $300 or go to Wal-Mart and get a 4 year battery for $189.
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And there’s a Walmart in nearly every town or close by. I have two of their AGM’s in my 2500 right now.
 
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