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Should 4 1/2 year old car battery be replaced?

  

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I have a 2016 toyota rav4 with 43000 miles.  Battery is 4 1/2 years old. Voltage when not running is 12.0V.   Cranking voltage is about 7 volts.  Car seems to start ok.  Should I replace battery?


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Test it.   If it fails, replace it.   My original Delco battery in my Venture served me well for 14 years.   Your investment may vary.


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To pass a load test, the battery must maintain 9.6 volts for 15 seconds when tested at one-half the CCA rating @70°F (or above).

Most battery dealers will test yours for free.

Time is a not reliable gauge of condition.


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Check the CCA, 75% or less change it....,


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I live in a hot climate, and I only get about 3 years on a battery..then have to by one


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