370Z Battery Life Expectancy

kenchan · 07-01-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

My original battery ('09, just turned 20k miles) is still going strong. I had to add some water recently (dealer couldn't seem to handle the job even after discussing the fact that, no, my car did not have a maintenance-free battery).

Battery technology has made some major leaps in the last decade or so and even a cheap battery is pretty good nowadays. Use the site search feature for more info and opinions.

GJ. just for reference, my 9yr old G's battery is still going strong.

all i do is add distilled water to the battery after a full charge every other year, and just keep it on battery tender while car is parked for more than a couple of days.

L33T Z34 · 07-29-2013, 06:00 AM

My '09 OEM battery lasted 4 years, 3 months. My Z build date is FEB 09. My Z has sat in a garage most of its life w/the battery disconnected. I replaced it w/an Interstate Mega-Tron + (MTP-35).

tunafish · 08-01-2013, 09:52 PM

How can you tell this is compatible with a 2013 touring?

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

Chuck33079 · 08-01-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunafish

How can you tell this is compatible with a 2013 touring?

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

Looks good to me.

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tunafish

How can you tell this is compatible with a 2013 touring?

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

that looks like the one i use.

Mike · 08-02-2013, 07:56 PM

Mine is 4 years and 2 months old right now.

Sometimes I have to charge it before a track event if I haven't driven it in 2 or 3 months, but once charge, its holds the charge just fine. Started today with no problems after sitting two weeks.

dennis26 · 08-15-2013, 08:43 AM

2010 just turned 24,000 miles no problems so far.

MyKindaGuise · 08-28-2013, 01:31 PM

Mine just died this week....17k miles and 1.5years.

My question is....

Buy stock battery for $112 at dealer
or go to local Advance Auto and by this guy for $172
Buy Optima Batteries RedTop Starting Battery, Group Size 35, 720 CCA 35 at Advance Auto Parts

SalA · 08-28-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

btw, battery tender can be had from amazon for about $25. it's worth every penny imho.

Mine is an 09 and only used weekends..I use a float charger from Harbor Freight ($15) Battery is still strong.

kenchan · 08-28-2013, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

Mine just died this week....17k miles and 1.5years.

My question is....

Buy stock battery for $112 at dealer
or go to local Advance Auto and by this guy for $172
Buy Optima Batteries RedTop Starting Battery, Group Size 35, 720 CCA 35 at Advance Auto Parts

i hear optima's quality went downhill since moving production to mexico. this is hearsay, so dont know for sure.

per mr.gale's recommendation, i would get a duralast/ever start from your local auto parts store or walmart. i believe either can take your old battery for a discount on your new one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SalA

Mine is an 09 and only used weekends..I use a float charger from Harbor Freight ($15) Battery is still strong.

sounds good, float is wat the battery needs.

adding distilled water also helps.

lauj · 08-28-2013, 03:16 PM

2010 42,000 miles. Mine just died yesterday. I had it for 3 yrs and replaced it with Optima red top.

kenchan · 08-29-2013, 04:36 PM

For those of you in hot climates, might want to check the water level more often.

cause i think it's evaporating due to the excessive heat.

1325 · 08-29-2013, 04:44 PM

65K+ since June 2010. Still cranking strong.

aesthetk1 · 09-02-2013, 03:20 AM

Mine lasted almost exactly 3 years. 49k miles

tonythetiger · 09-19-2013, 11:03 PM

3 yrs close to 50,000miles on the z, no issue with batteries so far!

08-02-2013, 07:56 PM	#66 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	Mine is 4 years and 2 months old right now. Sometimes I have to charge it before a track event if I haven't driven it in 2 or 3 months, but once charge, its holds the charge just fine. Started today with no problems after sitting two weeks. kenchan likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-28-2013, 01:31 PM	#68 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	Mine just died this week....17k miles and 1.5years. My question is.... Buy stock battery for $112 at dealer or go to local Advance Auto and by this guy for $172 Buy Optima Batteries RedTop Starting Battery, Group Size 35, 720 CCA 35 at Advance Auto Parts __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

08-29-2013, 04:44 PM	#73 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 14	65K+ since June 2010. Still cranking strong. kenchan likes this.

09-02-2013, 03:20 AM	#74 (permalink)
aesthetk1 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Beach Posts: 20 Drives: 10 370 sport/tour m6 Rep Power: 14	Mine lasted almost exactly 3 years. 49k miles __________________ [FONT="Georgia"]2010 Tour/Sport/6MT/ Mag Blk/Psimn Int * Eibach spgs/EVO-r frnt lip/Side blades/Mine's CF rear lip/35%25%window tint/Eibach Rr Camber arms/Eibach Frnt cntrl Camber arms/Stillen Dual Exhaust system/Gen3 intake/ Sway bars F&R/ Ltwt Pulley/Alnm Flywheel/HFC/Shrt Shftr/WW19f20r Gnosis GS5

09-19-2013, 11:03 PM	#75 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	3 yrs close to 50,000miles on the z, no issue with batteries so far! __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

07-29-2013, 06:00 AM	#62 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 46 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	My '09 OEM battery lasted 4 years, 3 months. My Z build date is FEB 09. My Z has sat in a garage most of its life w/the battery disconnected. I replaced it w/an Interstate Mega-Tron + (MTP-35).

08-01-2013, 09:52 PM	#63 (permalink)
tunafish Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dayton Age: 36 Posts: 24 Drives: '13 Nissan 370z Tour Rep Power: 11	How can you tell this is compatible with a 2013 touring? Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

08-15-2013, 08:43 AM	#67 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 13	2010 just turned 24,000 miles no problems so far.

08-28-2013, 03:16 PM	#71 (permalink)
lauj Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 174 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 13	2010 42,000 miles. Mine just died yesterday. I had it for 3 yrs and replaced it with Optima red top.

08-29-2013, 04:36 PM	#72 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	For those of you in hot climates, might want to check the water level more often. cause i think it's evaporating due to the excessive heat.

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