replace battery?

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
6,800 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBZANI
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I have the car listed above with very low mileage. My battery is 4 years. old. I only drive around 400 miles a year.(really). I am wondering if I should get a new battery before next winter.
Apr 6, 2021 at 1:06 PM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

The battery average life is between 4-6 years.
I would recommend to have the current battery load tested to determine its condition before you spend any money. Please see below how to load test a battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

If the load test determines that the battery is marginal then it would be advisable to replace it. If the battery is determined to be in good working order then it would be advisable to keep this battery. In your circumstances, with such low usage, it would be advisable to invest in a battery charger to maintain your battery in good condition. See link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

If you decide to replace the battery yourself then please see the link below.
Remember to dispose of the old battery in an environmentally safe manner.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers. Boris
Apr 7, 2021 at 4:03 AM