My car is starting to not like the hot Florida weather. Are starters prone to heat? My car didn't hardly want to start this afternoon after stopping at the grocery store. I was close to home on the way from work which is a 20 mile drive. Once I got home, I let it sit for 4 hours went to start it, and it started just fine. I'm confused!

How old's the battery? Just thinkin.

I'm pretty sure it's the original one that came with the car. It's 1 98.

Well that's 4 1/2 years. Here in Texas battery's don't like the heat at all. Can you swap a good one in to see what happen's.

Wow I have never heard of a battery lasting that long before..we usually change batteries every two years...maybe more often? I'm not certain, but I know its not 4-5 years...

My brother had the same battery for 6 1/2 years we had to jump it once ***** he left the headlights on

just a thought, my brothers classic went thru 3 Alternators with the same battery, the final Alternator has lasted 5years now, but he has had the same battery since 1995, a Yellow Optima Battery,
they literally last forever,
JCC

My original battery was still going strong after 7 years. I changed it 2 years ago, however. Better to change while it still works, rather then have it die on you one day.