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Battery OEM BMW or Duralast
low miles 10 yr old vehicle means its possible it has the original BMW factory installed battery. Some of those can last 10 years, I had a 2013 bmw 3 series and in 2022, I finally changed the original battery.
Pros: long lifespan
Vehicle:
BMW
The OEM battery is AGM. If it was an OEM battery it wouldn't be lead acid, at least here in the US. Not sure what you're talking about. I installed mine three years ago and have had no issues despite winters that range from below 0 to summers that reach 100. Fahrenheit obviously.
Pros: no issues for three years
Vehicle:
BMW
I bought a Duralast Platinum H5 AGM. I have read several instances of Subaru of America reimbursement.
Vehicle:
Subaru Outback
Part number: H5 AGM
OEM batteries are made from fairy dust. I still have my original one in my E92, made in 2007. Def recommend getting an OEM battery.
Pros: excellent longevity, original quality
Vehicle:
BMW
Recently installed the Duralast Platinum. One week in and everything is working like a new battery should be.
Pros: working as expected, good performance
I drove over to Autozone and asked to borrow their battery/alternator scanner. CC amperage was way down, so just threw a new battery in there, and all is good. Ended up costing $230 even with tax, and $22 core charge credit for their Duralast with a 3 year warranty.
Pros: new battery, all good
Cons: CC amperage way down
Vehicle:
Kia
BMW here. No issues.
Pros: No issues
Vehicle:
BMW
I also just had a new battery installed by BMW, $600 for the honor.
Pros: new battery installed
Cons: expensive installation
Vehicle:
BMW
Don't do Duralast...they don't last.
Cons: doesn't last
I usually run the Duralasts just because AutoZone is everywhere and I usually get it replaced twice before the warranty runs out - Phoenix is brutal on batteries.
Pros: widely available
Cons: short lifespan, frequent replacement
Vehicle:
Jeep Cherokee
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