Originally Posted by vondy21

How long have most of you guys been going on the stock battery?

My truck is about 3.5 years old. Just dropped off for an oil change and 35K service at the dealer. They of course sent me a list of items that need replacing. Rear brakes, brake flush, cabin filter, and stated the battery failed and needs replacing.

Seems like a lot of you guys are going 7 years on a stock battery.

I'm in Texas so the battery is subjected to quite a bit of hot weather but the last year I've been working from home since Covid so the 4Runner has only been seeing a couple of drives a week. I've tried to make sure I've driven long enough each week to keep her charged up.

Just curious, I never really trust the dealerships. I have a pack of cabin filters, why would anyone pay $50 for one at the dealer? Can do the brakes myself and will of course buy a battery elsewhere if needed.

Thanks