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AJ
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10/21/2003
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Hey how long have your batteries lasted (stock, new) in your Dak's? I have about 45,000 on my 2001, about 2.5 yrs old, and want to know if it'll last the winter. Thanks!
3.9L 2001 CC
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dkr8611
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2003
10:12:30
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2001 QC 4.7; 48000 miles. Picked up in September 2000. Had to replace the battery yesterday. Texas.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2003
11:25:56
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Battery life depends on a variety of factors. Most importantly, weather. Extremes of hot and cold will shorten life of a stock battery. When you replace yours, make sure it's a battery designed for your climate. Also, multiple deep discharges will kill it pretty quick. A starting battery just isn't designed for that.
Consumer Reports just did a pretty good article about this in the last month or two.
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Kowalski
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2003
16:44:58
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3 1/2 years old and still going strong.
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2003
16:56:03
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Forgot to mention - in Michigan weather. Most things don't enjoy the hot/cold extremes here - neither do I! Thanks for the info tho guys!
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Kowalski
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10/21/2003
17:25:32
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That's in a plow truck - I know what you mean !
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ZenDak
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10/21/2003
17:32:03
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'01 4.7 - 78,000 miles - still cranks like a champ.
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Buck
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10/21/2003
21:01:56
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My 97 grand cherokee still has the original battery in it....101k and still cranking
Buck
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postman
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10/26/2003
12:15:03
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99 xcab 73500 mi just put the first new battery in last week
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Darryl
Dodge Dakota
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10/26/2003
21:34:17
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99 V6 CC 57,000 miles.
Just put a red top in last month.
Stock battery seemed fine, but after 4 years I wasn't taking a chance.
Darryl
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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10/26/2003
21:40:04
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My larger, higher amp battery, that came with the HD service, Trailer towing pakage, quit all at once at about 30K, and 21/2 years.
Can you believe, it was replaced under my 3/36,ooo warranty? Go figure!
01, 4.7, QC...........
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Rizzz
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10/28/2003
16:22:15
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Just replaced mine soon after the electric fan conversion, it conked out at 72,000. Got a new one at Autozone for $70.
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