How long do original equipment batteries typically last in a temperate climate, i.e., So. Calif. (so, no hard, sub-0 cranking, etc.)? Specific car: '01 2.4T. Given all the little motors and fans that run on this thing even when it's turned off, my guess is (a) the OE battery is heavier duty than you'd find in some other cars; and/or (b) it has to "work" harder than most. I checked with the Volvo service writer this morning, and he said some get four years, and they've seen some go four and a half. But, when it comes to batteries, you never know. I like to change them before the wife gets stuck somewhere. The savings from squeezing out another 1,000 miles, or month, or three, or whatever, from an old battery isn't worth the worry. We're at three years now. Recommendations?
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20 years ago