Battery

donaldp · 02-13-2022, 02:55 PM

My 2017 ZL1 just turned 5 years old and I still have the original battery.

It seems that when batteries are mounted in the trunk, they last a great deal longer.

My 2006 Dodge Charger had its battery in the trunk and it lasted 12 years.

Are others still on their original battery in their Camaro?

Allez · 02-13-2022, 02:59 PM

I put in a new battery in my 2016 2SS when it hit 5 years old. The old one was working OK, but with the new one I noticed it didn't need to crank as much to start.

bigd1276 · 02-13-2022, 03:21 PM

Replaced mine at the 5 year mark. Right before putting her away for the winter.

ctrlz · 02-13-2022, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donaldp

It seems that when batteries are mounted in the trunk, they last a great deal longer.

Original battery on my 2017.
Maybe trunk location on some vehicles has less vibration.
I never expect more than 7 years from a battery. We'll see where this one ends up.

donaldp · 02-13-2022, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Original battery on my 2017.
Maybe trunk location on some vehicles has less vibration.
I never expect more than 7 years from a battery. We'll see where this one ends up.

...and less heat.

Rock-It Man · 02-13-2022, 04:46 PM

Certainly there's less heat in the trunk. I replaced my Camaro's battery after 6 years as preventative maintenance, based on experience with other cars: Recently, I had two SUV batteries die after a bit under 5 years.

Still, batteries are inexpensive. I don't see the point of trying to go over 7 years and risking a failure in an inconvenient or even dangerous situation.

kpgreenwell · 02-15-2022, 08:20 AM

2017 Camaro here. Still have original battery.

Outahand · 02-15-2022, 08:31 AM

I just bought a new Odyssey battery for my 2018. Being proactive.

Plus the ZL1 was my only vehicle without an Odyssey. I have had outstanding luck with them. Have not replaced one yet. The one in my Vista Cruiser is 15 years old.

WhiteMale · 02-15-2022, 08:52 AM

I'm passing 4 years and I'm thinking if I by the slimmest of chances have it again next winter that I'll put a new battery in it. It cranks slow and after 3 days of sitting outside recently in <32 degrees it cranked pretty slow to the point I said "come on baby" before it lit. At least get it tested.

ctrlz · 02-15-2022, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

At least get it tested.

This is one of the easiest things to test.
A $2 centech voltmeter from harbor freight will let you accurately check the resting voltage, which is an excellent indicator of battery "life."
Easier than adding washer fluid.

tommcd24 · 02-15-2022, 09:23 AM

To each their own, but with the prevalence of relatively inexpensive battery jump packs, I see no reason to replace batteries proactively. If your battery is 5-6+ years old, just throw your jump pack in the trunk. If it fails to start, jump it with the pack and then go buy the new one.

Batteries are also relativley inexpensive, but if you can get an extra 1, 2 or 3 years out of it, why not?

wavsine · 02-15-2022, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Original battery on my 2017.
Maybe trunk location on some vehicles has less vibration.
I never expect more than 7 years from a battery. We'll see where this one ends up.

The Gen6 has an AGM battery. That is the primary reason. AGM can last up to 7 years, flooded batteries around 3-5 years.

ctrlz · 02-15-2022, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavsine

The Gen6 has an AGM battery.

I don't think all models got them in 2016-17. Maybe now. I'm pretty sure my 2017 is flooded cell. Never looked that hard to be honest.

I've had AGM batteries fail in under 5 years.
Battery life projection is part technology/part voodoo.

kropscamaro16 · 02-15-2022, 10:16 AM

replaced mine 3 years in just replaced last year with lightweight antigravity one its awesome and lost 40lbs

02-13-2022, 02:55 PM	#1
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 321	Battery My 2017 ZL1 just turned 5 years old and I still have the original battery. It seems that when batteries are mounted in the trunk, they last a great deal longer. My 2006 Dodge Charger had its battery in the trunk and it lasted 12 years. Are others still on their original battery in their Camaro?

02-13-2022, 03:21 PM	#3
bigd1276 2017 HyperBlue 2SS Drives: 2017 HyperBlue Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,137 View My Garage	Replaced mine at the 5 year mark. Right before putting her away for the winter. __________________ ] http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30755 2010 IBM 2LT RS......Traded for..... 2012 IBM 2SS RS......Traded for..... 2017 HBM 2SS

02-15-2022, 08:31 AM	#8
Outahand Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 135	I just bought a new Odyssey battery for my 2018. Being proactive. Plus the ZL1 was my only vehicle without an Odyssey. I have had outstanding luck with them. Have not replaced one yet. The one in my Vista Cruiser is 15 years old. __________________ Mark E. 2018 ZL1 NGM A10 87 Grand National. Modified Hot Rod for sale SOLD 87 Grand National. Stock 65 Olds Vista Cruiser wagon Grand National motor/tran 66 Bronco Rockbuggy 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6 speed

02-15-2022, 09:23 AM	#11
tommcd24 Drives: 2SS M6 NPP Convertible Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: MN Posts: 330 View My Garage	To each their own, but with the prevalence of relatively inexpensive battery jump packs, I see no reason to replace batteries proactively. If your battery is 5-6+ years old, just throw your jump pack in the trunk. If it fails to start, jump it with the pack and then go buy the new one. Batteries are also relativley inexpensive, but if you can get an extra 1, 2 or 3 years out of it, why not? __________________ 2SS Convertible M6 NPP Riverside Blue w/ Silver Rally Stripes Dec. 18: took her home Dec. 9: arrival at dealer Nov. 16-29: Toledo, OH (railyard) Nov. 9: 3800 -> 4300 (for stripes) Oct. 8: 3400 status TPW 10/25 Oct. 6: 3100 status TPW 10/25 Sept. 9: 3000 status TPW 10/4/2021 Sept. 3: 2000 status (after 5 1/2 months) Sept. 2: Change Order: 2SS (V6 constraint) April 12: Reordered as ‘22 3LT RS V6 (March 16:Initial Order ‘21 3LT RS V6)

02-15-2022, 10:16 AM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,838	replaced mine 3 years in just replaced last year with lightweight antigravity one its awesome and lost 40lbs __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-13-2022, 02:59 PM	#2
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 805	I put in a new battery in my 2016 2SS when it hit 5 years old. The old one was working OK, but with the new one I noticed it didn't need to crank as much to start.

02-13-2022, 04:46 PM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Certainly there's less heat in the trunk. I replaced my Camaro's battery after 6 years as preventative maintenance, based on experience with other cars: Recently, I had two SUV batteries die after a bit under 5 years. Still, batteries are inexpensive. I don't see the point of trying to go over 7 years and risking a failure in an inconvenient or even dangerous situation.

02-15-2022, 08:20 AM	#7
kpgreenwell Drives: 2017 50th anniversary edition v6 A8 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 227	2017 Camaro here. Still have original battery.

02-15-2022, 08:52 AM	#9
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,021	I'm passing 4 years and I'm thinking if I by the slimmest of chances have it again next winter that I'll put a new battery in it. It cranks slow and after 3 days of sitting outside recently in <32 degrees it cranked pretty slow to the point I said "come on baby" before it lit. At least get it tested.

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