Nissan Rogue Forum

the rogue come with? Funny looking caps--also how long has your original factory battery lasted?

OEM battery: Shin-Kobe model 80D23L

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

Dunno. Its an OEM battery and I don't know if Nissan gets them all from one source.

Most car batteryeis are good for about 5-6 years of useful life, but I've had 8-9 year batteries too.

At least they have removable caps so you can add water as needed. I always buy such batteries when replacing the OEM.

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When an eel bites your thigh like a big pizza pie, that's a moray.

Didn't even know you could still buy those. Been driving for over 25 years and I have never topped off a battery ever...haven't seen a removable top on a battery outside of a hot rod or heavy commercial vehicle.

Interstate batteries makes them with removable caps to check the water level. I check my batteries every couple of months and sometimes I need to add water. If a sealed battery gets an overcharge and a cell gets dried up you'll never know. IMHO the ability to add water may add to the life of the battery. Can't hurt it. Or maybe I'm just old fashioned.

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When an eel bites your thigh like a big pizza pie, that's a moray.

Well my stock battery on my 08 lasted me till this year. I replaced it 2 weeks ago with an interstate.

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"WhY sOo SeRiOuS"

Four or five years sounds about right. I usually get Duralast or interstate.

I buy a new battery every 4 years whether I "need" it or not. That's the best way to avoid a dead battery. When it gets down to 25 below zero you need to have a relilable battery.

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