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Chrome4Me · 02-06-2015, 03:36 PM

My 2010 2LT RS still has the original battery. The car is under a cover at the moment with about 6 inches of snow atop the cover, It's been below freezing over the last few weeks.
Should I expect to replace the battery once the weather changes?
Thanks
Tom

TheHorse13 · 02-06-2015, 03:43 PM

5 years is about the average life of a battery. It may or may not need replacement when the weather breaks.

Rock-It Man · 02-06-2015, 04:04 PM

Since you are not hooked up to a battery tender, your 5 year old battery will be suspect in the Spring.

Under the best of circumstances, 7 years is about the limit. But in your case, it's probably time for a new battery.

CFD · 02-06-2015, 04:44 PM

I'm still running my oem battery, it's a 2010, more importantly, I've got 99,898 miles and am in an out of my car maybe 20-30 times a day, that's a lot of starting which is the biggest drain on the battery, when it's time to be replaced, most likely going with another oem one.

DarKnightZ · 02-11-2015, 07:19 PM

My brother has a camaro (as well as my mom and dad lol) and he's had his for about 5 years and the battery is still pretty good, so yea it does last a pretty long time.

1KillerSS · 02-11-2015, 07:22 PM

When I lived in Florida my OEM's lasted about 3 years max, the heat really played a toll on them. Seems though up north the weather is kinder to them.

MLAZ1990 · 02-11-2015, 07:24 PM

Good thread, I've been wondering the same thing!

Chrome4Me · 02-11-2015, 08:14 PM

I'll find out in a week or two once the snow on the cover melts. Haven't even had the doors open since December.
The car turns 5 this April and it's been very cold these last couple of weeks (in the teens a lot).
Keeping my fingers crossed.

Tom

garyw · 02-11-2015, 08:27 PM

depends on where you live, look at the responses of the people close to you. here in houston 3 years is average.

MLAZ1990 · 02-11-2015, 08:41 PM

If I wanted to change my battery, what is the best one to purchase? Aftermarket or OEM?

1KillerSS · 02-11-2015, 09:22 PM

OEM is good, I personally like Interstate Batteries.

Destructo09 · 02-12-2015, 03:00 PM

My car will be 6 years old come May, still on the original battery. Sitting is probably the worst for them. Starting and keeping them charged will keep them in better shape. If you leave it sitting for long periods then a trickle charger is the best bet to keep it strong.

Rock-It Man · 02-12-2015, 03:40 PM

The Camaro battery is in the trunk, so it doesn't get stressed by engine heat. The only OEM battery I had that failed before 7 years was in a cramped minivan engine compartment. It died after less than five years.

CFD · 02-12-2015, 04:33 PM

Don't it figure. A week ago I posted how my oem battery was still going strong, well now a bit over 100,000 miles and after pulling in for gas it wouldn't start. Had to jump it, took it back to the shop and checked the charging system and all is good. It's been starting fine since then so it could be a fluke but I'm putting my money on it being a sign. lol.

02-06-2015, 03:36 PM	#1
Chrome4Me Drives: 2010 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 64	What is the average life of OEM Battery? My 2010 2LT RS still has the original battery. The car is under a cover at the moment with about 6 inches of snow atop the cover, It's been below freezing over the last few weeks. Should I expect to replace the battery once the weather changes? Thanks Tom

02-11-2015, 07:19 PM	#5
DarKnightZ Drives: 2012 SS Black Camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 25	My brother has a camaro (as well as my mom and dad lol) and he's had his for about 5 years and the battery is still pretty good, so yea it does last a pretty long time. __________________ So far... Borla Attak Exhaust Volant Cold Air Intake

02-11-2015, 07:22 PM	#6
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	When I lived in Florida my OEM's lasted about 3 years max, the heat really played a toll on them. Seems though up north the weather is kinder to them. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

02-11-2015, 07:24 PM	#7
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Good thread, I've been wondering the same thing! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

02-11-2015, 08:41 PM	#10
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	If I wanted to change my battery, what is the best one to purchase? Aftermarket or OEM? __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

02-06-2015, 03:43 PM	#2
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	5 years is about the average life of a battery. It may or may not need replacement when the weather breaks.

02-06-2015, 04:04 PM	#3
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Since you are not hooked up to a battery tender, your 5 year old battery will be suspect in the Spring. Under the best of circumstances, 7 years is about the limit. But in your case, it's probably time for a new battery.

02-06-2015, 04:44 PM	#4
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I'm still running my oem battery, it's a 2010, more importantly, I've got 99,898 miles and am in an out of my car maybe 20-30 times a day, that's a lot of starting which is the biggest drain on the battery, when it's time to be replaced, most likely going with another oem one.

02-11-2015, 08:14 PM	#8
Chrome4Me Drives: 2010 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 64	I'll find out in a week or two once the snow on the cover melts. Haven't even had the doors open since December. The car turns 5 this April and it's been very cold these last couple of weeks (in the teens a lot). Keeping my fingers crossed. Tom

02-11-2015, 08:27 PM	#9
garyw Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 138	depends on where you live, look at the responses of the people close to you. here in houston 3 years is average.

02-11-2015, 09:22 PM	#11
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	OEM is good, I personally like Interstate Batteries. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

02-12-2015, 03:00 PM	#12
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	My car will be 6 years old come May, still on the original battery. Sitting is probably the worst for them. Starting and keeping them charged will keep them in better shape. If you leave it sitting for long periods then a trickle charger is the best bet to keep it strong. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

02-12-2015, 03:40 PM	#13
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	The Camaro battery is in the trunk, so it doesn't get stressed by engine heat. The only OEM battery I had that failed before 7 years was in a cramped minivan engine compartment. It died after less than five years.

02-12-2015, 04:33 PM	#14
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Don't it figure. A week ago I posted how my oem battery was still going strong, well now a bit over 100,000 miles and after pulling in for gas it wouldn't start. Had to jump it, took it back to the shop and checked the charging system and all is good. It's been starting fine since then so it could be a fluke but I'm putting my money on it being a sign. lol.