Battery Life

[LadyRogue]

Just wondering how long the battery is supposed to last? I still have the same battery I bought it with, and I have an '08 Rogue.

My car won't start this morning. My hubby thinks the battery is just dead and needs to be replaced. But really? 2 years is it?

[BatManFire]

1st post! note always wear eye protection when working with a battery!

Could be a lot of things causing no start but since you own a 08 the battery is 3 years old not 2. IIRC the battery group is a 24 or 24f which is cheap to buy since it has been used in many cars over the years, avg price is going to be about $59.00 to replace.

Things to check. Check terminals for corrosion and clean using 50 50 mix of water and baking soda. Wash with clean water then scrub battery term and cable ends till all clean. Next thing to check is if there is the fluid above all the plates if so check the gravity of the acid in each cell and if all cells are full. If they are all full you need a battery hydrometer to see if all cells are at a full charge which should be between 1200 and 1175 specific gravity and acid covers all the plates. If there is lets say 50 points or more difference between any 2 cells replace the battery. If all cells are down recharge or below plates refill with water and recharge battery on a slow charger, 6 to 10 amps for about 24 hours. Recheck with hydrometer and make sure all are between 1200 and 1175 if all are up you need to load the battery some how ie a carbon pile load tester is best or you can try to crank motor to simulate the load test.
PS if your are using the starter to try to load battery don't just keep trying to crank it if car starts or you will tear up the starter! A carbon pile load tester with a volt meter is best.
Load test for about 15 sec and look into cells if any of the cells start to boil the cell is shorted and battery is bad. You might have to do this a couple times to get a bad battery to break down (boils) so load for 15 sec and let it cool down for 15 sec, repeat a few times. If voltage drops below 10 volts while loading battery and won't come back to above 12 to 12.5 volts after a few loads battery is most likely bad and needs to be replaced.

If battery pass's this test but still won't crank over most likely starter is bad or going bad. You also need to look at cable connections at solenoid on starter and is clean.

If car starts you will want to check alternator. Once car starts use volt meter to see what voltage is while car is started. It should run about 13.5 to 14 volts. If below 13.5 most likely alternator may be the cause or blown fuse. If above14.5 volts most likely regulator is going bad inside alternator.

Note you can take car to most auto parts stores to get a free test of all above but most have no clue what they are doing so tell them what I just typed and make sure they do what I just typed or you'll get the run around and will be buying parts you don't need. You might look in the phone book for a starter/alternator rebuilding shop to test they would be your best bet to solve your problem the best and fastest. Even some of the best auto mechanics have no clue what they are doing when it comes to starting/battery/charging problems that's why it may be your best bet to find a rebuilder.

[BatManFire]

Also wanted to add IMHO battery should be replaced at 3 to 5 years. Batterys are kinda like tires if you tole me your tires had 100k on them I wouldn't have to even look at them I'd already know they were bald and wore out. Same with battery after 3-5 years. Battery has worn down enough to cause a strain on electrical system to cause alternator or starter to fail then you'll have 2 problems. You don't wan't to have to replace alternator or starter on just about any thing newer than 2000 or above, some of them are hundreds and hundreds to replace.

[philipa_240sx]

No, it's not normal for a battery to die so soon. Depending on where you live anywhere from 3-6 years. Heat is actually a battery's worst enemy so hotter climates are harder on them.

[trokita]

Battery on my 08 died this week. Cells dried out and even after adding water still couldn't jump it. After charging it for a while could only get 400 CCA's out of it. Anyway check your batteries! My vehicle is 35 months old, and has 56k on it.

[takeshi]

Our 08's original battery died several months ago -- not too long after our other car's battery died. That said, it is very hot and humid down here.

[Leo2005]

I replaced my battery about 2 weeks ago because of the simillar problems. A lil over a month ago I have replaced alternator belt. What's next...I'll find out tomorrow since today I got 1st time ever check engine light on. Checked the engine and the engine was still there so I'll stop by to autozone tomorrow.

[Leo2005]

Won't be able to find out today On the way to the work the light is gone

[philipa_240sx]

Our 08's original battery died several months ago -- not too long after our other car's battery died. That said, it is very hot and humid down here.

Heat is a battery's worst enemy. I am not surprised the original only lasted 3 years considering where you live.

BTW, I am still on my original Nissan battery. My '03 Altima had it's OEM battery for nearly 4 years and was still going strong before I sold it.

[philipa_240sx]

Won't be able to find out today On the way to the work the light is gone

Leo2005,

Sometimes a CEL will clear by itself. Depends on the type of code. The ECU should keep a history of it so it's worth trying to pull them just to find out what it was. You can do it yourself:

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[Roguemonster]

My battery only lasted about 2 1/2 years. But it was good enough to start weak, warning me enough to get to Walmart and replace it before I was stranded.

[win7man]

regarding the nissian rogue sl awd 2008 heres what I purchase for battery replacement.

Specs ,

Part Number: BAT 8424F
Product Line: NAPA Batteries
Attributes:
Battery BCI # : 24F
Battery Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 Degrees F : 700
Battery Load Test Amps : 350
Battery Posts Type : Top Mount
Battery Reserve Capacity (Minutes) : 130
Battery Voltage : 12
Wet or Dry : Wet
Battery Application : Automotive
Battery Cranking Amps @ 32 Degrees F : 875
Battery Weight : 42.9
Height : 9"
Length : 10 3/4"
Measuring State of Charge : Batteries Below 12.4 Volts (6.2 Volt For 6 Volt Batteries) Must Be Recharged Before An Accurate Load Test Can Be Performed.
Physical Inspection : Terminal Inspection: Broken Or Loose Due To Abuse, Burn Marks From Shorting, Damage From Fire, Explosion Or Collision.
Safety Precautions : Batteries Expel Explosive Gases. Keep Sparks, Flames, Burning Cigarettes Or Other Ignition Sources Away At All Times. Always Wear Safety Goggles & Face Shield When Working Near Batteries. Do Not Leave A Battery On Charge For More Than 48 Hours.
Width : 6 13/16"
Features and Benefits:
Maintenance Free Under Normal Operating Conditions
Extreme Temperature Resistance
Rugged, Durable Design w/ Improved Connections Between Plates & Straps
Superior Reserve Capacity For Longer Life