 995jim
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05-14-24 03:00 PM - Post#2869850
hi, the 2016 tahoe has the oem battery and Im getting concerned I could be left stranded shortly merely due to the age of the battery. Im guessing 8 yrs is a good run on this battery and should replace even if its not showing weakness. What are your thoughts?
thanks jim
Jim 
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 Shepherd
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05-14-24 03:18 PM - Post#2869851
In response to 995jim
Could start by doing a load test, but yes 8 years is pushing it.
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 Magnetocheck
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05-14-24 03:48 PM - Post#2869854
In response to 995jim
Agree with Shep: Eights years is long enough. Just had intermittent dead battery issue with my neighbor's Lexus. After lots of time on diagnostics that yielded nothing, we finally replaced the 6-year -old batter battery on my hunch -- fixed it.
Bob
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Don57
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05-14-24 04:54 PM - Post#2869859
In response to 995jim
NAPA Legend battery. I've got one that's about 15 years old and another that's 18 years old. Both in vehicles that are stored winters.
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 GreatNorthWoods
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05-15-24 02:29 AM - Post#2869873
In response to 995jim
I usually get 5-6 years on a battery, although my two current cars are 2017 Fords and both still have the original batteries. I live in a cold climate which is hard on batteries. I would replace it before you get stranded somewhere. 
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Chevy V8, 700-R4, 4-wheel disc brakes, Ididit column, cruise/tilt,'59 Vette Steering Wheel, A/C
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995jim
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05-15-24 03:32 PM - Post#2869892
In response to Don57
I have a similar situation where the tahoe is garage stored and to date only has 15k mileage
Jim
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kingkreeton
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05-18-24 06:34 AM - Post#2870004
In response to 995jim
Replace it. I have had terrible luck with Costco Interstate batteries for daily drivers and would not recommend one. I have a NAPA Legend on my Impala that has lasted for many years but it gets trickle charged monthly and driven rarely.
Shane
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elcamino
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05-18-24 08:38 PM - Post#2870031
In response to 995jim
Fwiw, they are only handful of battery manufacturers in the US, mostly due to EPA regulations (chemicals etc). So that means the same battery is made under several different brand names. Also, that the cheaper the battery, the lessor the quality. Friends son works for local Auto-Value and he told me once, don't buy a battery from us. We get a lot of defective ones but we are the cheapest and that all corp is interested in, beat the competitors price as there is no cost to us to replace.
IMO the best battery is a AC Delco. I had one Interstate in my Mother's 90's Chevy and it lasted about 2 yrs.
Mike
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Rick Dorion
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05-19-24 02:47 AM - Post#2870033
In response to elcamino
There's no good place or time to have a battery issue. I buy from a local auto parts store that offers the longest free replacement warranty. Like too many other items, the quality over the years is slipping. My last battery was from Advance Auto.I also keep a battery tender on it since my driving is occasional. Happy hunting!
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bobb
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05-19-24 09:10 PM - Post#2870057
In response to kingkreeton
im seeing interstates last 2-3 years. napa 3+ years. around here for a girl car i replace after 3-4 years. depends on how many starts and long cranks the battry goes through. i normaly install the biggest battery that will fit in my cars. aaa has a good battery policy.
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elcamino
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05-21-24 04:12 AM - Post#2870075
In response to bobb
Like I said, cheaper the battery the shorter the life expectancy. There are exceptions but generally its true. Its only common sense, to be able to sell at a low price, less expense must be used in manufacture with lesser quality materials and workmanship. Sellers know that upwards of 90% are going to base their purchase solely on price over quality. The cheaper the price, the more profit.
Mike
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G. Baker
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06-10-24 06:54 AM - Post#2870718
In response to 995jim
Change it immediately. There will be little or no warning when it fails. You had a good one, not likely the new one will last 4-5 years.
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