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    Quote Originally Posted by tinstar View Post
    3 years on the factory set isn't bad.....is it?
    Wouldn't make me very happy....
    The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!

    If you can't handle Dr. Seuss, how will you handle real life?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnC View Post
    Wouldn't make me very happy....
    What is normal?

    48 months?
    1998 Black GMC Sierra SLT Ext. Cab 4x4 371,085 original miles. Original Engine/Trans
    2006 White GMC Sierra SLT 6.6 LBZ Duramax/Allision CrewCab 4x4 141,000 miles
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    Well, a lot of today's batteries come with a 72 or 84 month warranty...

    If my OEM batteries lasted less than 5 years I'd feel cheated. 6-8 years would be a lot better.

    That said, it seems the battery in the rear on the passenger's side is taking a beating heat wise. Heat or vibration will kill a battery
    The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!

    If you can't handle Dr. Seuss, how will you handle real life?

    Current oil burners: MB GLK250 BlueTEC, John Deere X758
    New ride: MB GLS450 - most stately
    Gone but not forgotten: '87 F350 7.3, '93 C2500 6.5, '95 K2500 6.5, '06 K2500HD 6.6, '90 MB 350SDL, Kubota 7510

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    Installed two new Optima batteries last weekend.

    Starts faster now.

    Problem no more. Sat for almost a week and cranked right up.
    1998 Black GMC Sierra SLT Ext. Cab 4x4 371,085 original miles. Original Engine/Trans
    2006 White GMC Sierra SLT 6.6 LBZ Duramax/Allision CrewCab 4x4 141,000 miles
    2005 Airstream Classic `28ft Travel Trailer

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