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Originally Posted by FPenvy
so i'm now at 48k miles and still on oem battery from 2009.
I think it's age is showing now that morning temps have dropped here to 45-60 when I leave for work. struggled a bit the past few days. but once it's started battery seems to be full charge no issues. wonder if it's lost its cranking power or maybe my starter is weak? hmmm.
think i'm buying a optima yellow top to have for when my battery does puke.
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If it's acting weak at 45-60 F, it's going to be down-right anemic when you get down to 10 F or below. After 5 years, you've got all the good out of it. Replace it before it leaves you stranded in sub-freezing weather.
The starter may be the problem, but a five year old battery is the primary suspect, IMNSHO.