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!
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!