How Long Does Our Car Battery Last?

[headache]

I've started a thread in DIY section on how to extend your batter life. Take a look.
Sigh. :( Nowadays, most M'sian made battery manufacturer cut cost by reducing the amount of lead in the plates and thus shortening the lifespan. Best way to check is to weigh it with the same power rating (AH) of different brands.
Having said that, there are other factors that causes premature failure, too. Some of them are: undercharging and overcharging. Leaving your ICE and lights on while the engine is off. Alarm makan electricity, etc.
Best way to check is to send to a COMPETENT electrician to thoroughly give it a once-over.
A quickie DIY method to check for charging or not is to remove one of our battery terminal when your car has already started. If the engine dies, your alternator got problem, liau.
Good luck!

 

[palabanas]

bought mine from makro, NAPA brand more than a year already still ok (so far). it's cheap though, but you have to pour the acid yourself (be very very careful! take extra caution!).

went to a friends workshop last weekend, saw a wira ab (gsr) partly burnt. the mechanic said that the battery exploded and quickly ignite the fire. luckily the fella was about to park his car and there was IWK guys cleaning 'longkang'. they spray it with the water jet and bomba came far too late to see the fire. the mechanic said it was maintenance free battery, maybe it's overheated. it's hard to determine the cause not until they send it to CSI.

 

[nicteh]

currently using delkor MF ns70, so far so good.................
but i heard yokohama wet battery will harm your car bonnet, because the asid leaking... better go for MF battery, more easier to check. especially for girl...

 

[4G56]

batt died

my car battery 4 months kong already........century
me using iswara LMST
change battery now........da batt light still comes on the meter panel when i start engine....but when rev above 2000rpm, the light dissapears......but when it goes belw 2000 rpm, the light appears...anyne can help me out on this?

 

[mugan shan]

my car battery just changed 2days ago........yokohama
me using iswara
the battery light comes on early morning start and after a long time like 6hrs, on the meter panel when i start engine....but when rev above 2000rpm, the light dissapears......after driving and start between few mins its ok....can anyone help me with this

 

[vr2turbo]

my car battery just changed 2days ago........yokohama
me using iswara
the battery light comes on early morning start and after a long time like 6hrs, on the meter panel when i start engine....but when rev above 2000rpm, the light dissapears......after driving and start between few mins its ok....can anyone help me with this

Probably your alternator starting to give problem. Please send for check...

 

[mugan shan]

it only gives problem in the morning and after a 4-5hrs gap....is there any power drain

 

[cbsteh]

a quality car battery would last at least 1 year and as long as 3 years.
try to get a branded one like yokohama. just my opinion :o

Can a battery actually last up to 3 years? My battery usually lasts 1.5 to nearly 2 years but never 2+ years.

I drive a Nissan Grand Livina and it has a unique battery weakness indicator. If the battery needs changing, the auto door lock starts to act up, like the locked doors unlocking by themselves when I start my car engine. That's when I know it's time to change battery. Are other cars like this too?

 

[punk]

Why u guys quote a 9years back message?

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Why u guys quote a 9years back message?

Thanks man, didn't even realised LOL!

 

[cbsteh]

Why u guys quote a 9years back message?

Following the herd ... :sleep:

My Q remains valid though...

 

[esthapo]

Can a battery actually last up to 3 years? My battery usually lasts 1.5 to nearly 2 years but never 2+ years.

I drive a Nissan Grand Livina and it has a unique battery weakness indicator. If the battery needs changing, the auto door lock starts to act up, like the locked doors unlocking by themselves when I start my car engine. That's when I know it's time to change battery. Are other cars like this too?

To answer your q's, yes a battery can last up to 10 years old on a merc or BMW...if not mistaken, its due to their so call current management where the ECU control the alternator & everything else so that the battery receives correct amount of charging & supplying correct current....some even experienced their battery last up to 12 years old....correct me if i'm wrong...

My car battery age currently bout 3+ years with no sign of dying

 

[cbsteh]

To answer your q's, yes a battery can last up to 10 years old on a merc or BMW...if not mistaken, its due to their so call current management where the ECU control the alternator & everything else so that the battery receives correct amount of charging & supplying correct current....some even experienced their battery last up to 12 years old....correct me if i'm wrong...

My car battery age currently bout 3+ years with no sign of dying

Respect.

 

[vr2turbo]

Why u guys quote a 9years back message?

Not 9 years message. Bro. Mugan Shan tumpang the topic....

 

[mugan shan]

yes bro vr2turbo....anything i can help

---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

owh now i get it.....i replied the same thread because dont want to open a new tread.....because it was the same issue...that is the reason...if it is wrong sorry i wont repeat it

 

[vr2turbo]

yes bro vr2turbo....anything i can help

---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

owh now i get it.....i replied the same thread because dont want to open a new tread.....because it was the same issue...that is the reason...if it is wrong sorry i wont repeat it

I think should not be a problem if on topic, but you can always open new one...ha! ha!

 

[mugan shan]

owh ok thanks alot....i just want to ask about the alternator....the light is still showing on every morning start...is it the alternator problem or any wiring problem

 

[vr2turbo]

owh ok thanks alot....i just want to ask about the alternator....the light is still showing on every morning start...is it the alternator problem or any wiring problem

Better send for check with mechanic or wire man, since not charging when cold...

 

[blackend]

normally my car battery less than 2 years.never last up to 3 year.not bad for old car user like me..

 

[mugan shan]

i have already pull out the alarm....went to wireman at kl....he checked everything...ask all the concecuance question....i answered him truly....and he said he aso dunno what is wrong bro