What is the expected battery life of my battery

2014 DODGE CARAVAN
41,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I live here in Canada and I just want to know how many years is the battery life of my van? Got this vehicle September of 2013. Just asking so I will have an idea when to change the battery before it drains out. thank you very much and looking forward for your most appreciated reply.
Jan 9, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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STEVE W.
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Hard to answer how long it will last. I just do a load test on them yearly. When they test under 75% of the rated numbers they get replaced regardless. For a year number that works out to around five years or so.
Jan 9, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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