Car Battery: Amaron vs AC Delco vs Panasonic vs 3k

[Egan101]

My stock battery is showing some signs that it is loosing some juice even though the battery technician told me that it still has some life left on it. I checked Motolite for DIN66 and was surprised to know it is around 7.5k to 8k.

I searched for other brands and below offer MF DIN66 batteries (including their price). Which would be my best option among them? Thanks.

3K MF 15 months - 4.6k
Panasonic MF 18 months - 5.4k
AC Delco MF 24 months - 6.5k
Amaron MF 24 months - 7.6k

[StockEngine]

How old is the existing battery? Short drives daily?

Amaron is popular for a reason.

[Egan101]

How old is the existing battery? Short drives daily?

Amaron is popular for a reason.

The stock FoMoCo battery is now 21 months old. My Fiesta Ecoboost is my daily driver. Sucat to Makati CBD and back is the normal route.

[StockEngine]

I prefer a longer warranty... but that pana's price looks good. Is the pana made in philippines?

My sister who just drives... just calls motolite for her trusty old vios.

[Egan101]

I prefer a longer warranty... but that pana's price looks good. Is the pana made in philippines?

My sister who just drives... just calls motolite for her trusty old vios.

There are Panasonic batteries made in Japan and some are made in Thailand. I heard from others who use them on their Subaru cars that it is good even past 24 months.

I am bit disappointed with the pricing of Motolite for the DIN66 size. AC Delco and Amaron offers a better price over Motolite Gold. AC Delco and Amaron offers 24-month warranty for their MF batteries.

[Elroi]

replaced my original 3.5 year old GS battery for Montero with Motolite Gold MF 3sm before holy week.. bought it for 5,700 w/21 months warranty, less 500 trade-in so 5,200 na lang binayaran ko..

here are their prices for motolite 3sm..
Enduro 15mos - 4,700
Gold 21mos - 5,700
Excel 24mos - 6,800 (no stock at that time)

[granro01]

My stock battery is showing some signs that it is loosing some juice even though the battery technician told me that it still has some life left on it. I checked Motolite for DIN66 and was surprised to know it is around 7.5k to 8k.

I searched for other brands and below offer MF DIN66 batteries (including their price). Which would be my best option among them? Thanks.

3K MF 15 months - 4.6k
Panasonic MF 18 months - 5.4k
AC Delco MF 24 months - 6.5k
Amaron MF 24 months - 7.6k

Recently bought a 3 SM Amaron having a 90Ah and a CCA of 750. Way powerful than Motolite Gold for 5.5k (discounted for I traded in my old motolite gold). Just wondering if the 7.6k is another battery model?

[Gian Paulo]

Recently bought a 3 SM Amaron having a 90Ah and a CCA of 750. Way powerful than Motolite Gold for 5.5k (discounted for I traded in my old motolite gold). Just wondering if the 7.6k is another battery model?

Whooa. Thats a goodbuy? Where did you get and who is the dealer Sir? TIA.

[_Cathy_]

I bought Amaron for my 10th gen in June 2013 for P3500. I'm surprised that it has no signs of deterioration. Sometimes my car is just parked in garage for up to 3 weeks and it's still one click

[granro01]

[QUOTE=Gian Paulo;2711698]Whooa. Thats a goodbuy? Where did you get and who is the dealer Sir? TIA.[/QUOT


Just an update guys on 3smf Amaron batteries which they say is the best battery around. Like everybody looking for a better deal I tried the Amaron battery which lasted me only 23 months. The first 14 months of used already have shown problems of wear out even the SUV it is installed is seldom used. It shows sign of power depletion. Returning it for the first time, they just changed the battery solution and charge it overnight.

I thought that solves the problem. Not until the 23rd month where it again discharges and my SUV wont start. After charging it in my garage for 2 hours, it started, brought again to the store and have it checked. It shows two cells worn and have to be replaced. I don't know if this is just an isolated case but having reached the max. warranty limit I have to purchase again a new battery.

Prior to this Amaron, I'm using 3sm Motolite Gold which has lasted me 7 yrs. on the same SUV. The car is seldom used, the reason for long battery life and quite really surprise that the Amaron did not even reached half the life of the Motolite Gold.

There you go guys..First hand experience from me. I will never try Amaron again...Back to Motolite..Mahusay pa rin gawang pinoy kahit mahal..

[toxoviper]

Sad to hear your bad experience with Amaron. But most imported perishable items start off fresh and long lasting. But once the market accepts it, that's when they make adjustments to reduce costs.

If you want to try local Pinoy made batteries that are made fresh in the country, give Imarflex Battery a try. Their factory is at Pasig City. Also locally made, they are more popular for OE and Commercial fleets. Here's their number:

Globe: 0917 837 1858
Smart: 0998 996 5662
landline: 643-3886

[sirkosero]

[QUOTE=granro01;3080893]

Whooa. Thats a goodbuy? Where did you get and who is the dealer Sir? TIA.[/QUOT


Just an update guys on 3smf Amaron batteries which they say is the best battery around. Like everybody looking for a better deal I tried the Amaron battery which lasted me only 23 months. The first 14 months of used already have shown problems of wear out even the SUV it is installed is seldom used. It shows sign of power depletion. Returning it for the first time, they just changed the battery solution and charge it overnight.

I thought that solves the problem. Not until the 23rd month where it again discharges and my SUV wont start. After charging it in my garage for 2 hours, it started, brought again to the store and have it checked. It shows two cells worn and have to be replaced. I don't know if this is just an isolated case but having reached the max. warranty limit I have to purchase again a new battery.

Prior to this Amaron, I'm using 3sm Motolite Gold which has lasted me 7 yrs. on the same SUV. The car is seldom used, the reason for long battery life and quite really surprise that the Amaron did not even reached half the life of the Motolite Gold.

There you go guys..First hand experience from me. I will never try Amaron again...Back to Motolite..Mahusay pa rin gawang pinoy kahit mahal..

Anong series ng amaron ginamit mo? Yung GO ba? Saan dealer ka bumili at nagpalit?

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[_Qwerty_]

that's why I like Motolite better.. sa kanila pag nagka problem within warranty palit nang bago.. no questions asked.. free delivery pa within Metro Manila..


[QUOTE=granro01;3080893]

Whooa. Thats a goodbuy? Where did you get and who is the dealer Sir? TIA.[/QUOT


Just an update guys on 3smf Amaron batteries which they say is the best battery around. Like everybody looking for a better deal I tried the Amaron battery which lasted me only 23 months. The first 14 months of used already have shown problems of wear out even the SUV it is installed is seldom used. It shows sign of power depletion. Returning it for the first time, they just changed the battery solution and charge it overnight.

I thought that solves the problem. Not until the 23rd month where it again discharges and my SUV wont start. After charging it in my garage for 2 hours, it started, brought again to the store and have it checked. It shows two cells worn and have to be replaced. I don't know if this is just an isolated case but having reached the max. warranty limit I have to purchase again a new battery.

Prior to this Amaron, I'm using 3sm Motolite Gold which has lasted me 7 yrs. on the same SUV. The car is seldom used, the reason for long battery life and quite really surprise that the Amaron did not even reached half the life of the Motolite Gold.

There you go guys..First hand experience from me. I will never try Amaron again...Back to Motolite..Mahusay pa rin gawang pinoy kahit mahal..

[17Sphynx17]

[QUOTE=_Qwerty_;3080907]that's why I like Motolite better.. sa kanila pag nagka problem within warranty palit nang bago.. no questions asked.. free delivery pa within Metro Manila..


Sa akin, sa motolite. That wasnt the case. Within warranty period, i told them may hard starting na ako naexperience sa kotse.

Pumunta motolite, may dala replacement in case. Chineck nila, finding is para dumikit na daw yung plates sa loob.

So ginawa nila, pickup ng temporary batt, pullout yung nakakabit sa akin, recharge lang for 24 hours then balik ulit next day.

May recharge fee pa pinabayad sa akin. 3 to 4 months lang tumagal battery (lumagpas warranty na by about 3 months. After palit batt, may 'tagas' na daw yung battery and nagleak na.

So hindi din automatic palit si motolite. Tinawagan ko din call center nila throughout this process.

Recharging does not provide warranty din.

[Lew_Alcindor]

My Innova's stock Oriental battery lasted 36 months of short drives (around 5kms daily).
I was thinking of replacing it with Amaron but I was out of town when it finally died. I have to tell my wife what to buy and Motolite Gold was the practical brand to tell her.

You would not go wrong with Motolite.

[Egan101]

I do know that Motolite is the easy option but in my case, the DIN66 size of Motolite is even more expensive than the price of Amaron. Most Motolite dealers within BF Homes Paranaque quoted me 8000 (with trade-in) for the DIN66 size. There is one Motolite dealer in Las Pinas that offered me 7200 (with trade-in) but he has to order it in case I want to buy one. The Amaron dealer in Paranaque is also located inside BF Homes.

However, the 2k difference in pricing of Panasonic against Amaron might be something worth considering even though the nearest Panasonic and AC Delco dealer is out there in Buendia.

[_Cathy_]

Where exactly is the Amaron dealer in BF? I had to go to a scary place in Manila when I bought my Amaron

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[Egan101]

Where exactly is the Amaron dealer in BF? I had to go to a scary place in Manila when I bought my Amaron

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RBM Auto Parts along El Grande Avenue, it is a short drive from the Lopez Gate.

[1D4LV]

RBM Auto Parts along El Grande Avenue, it is a short drive from the Lopez Gate.

or meron din silang Amaron sa Minerva Tires sa Westgate, Filinvest Alabang.

[Egan101]

My stock battery gave up on me last night on my way home. There is some power left for the electricals but it does not have enough juice to crank the engine. I was stuck in Link Carpark, it was 8pm already and I had no choice but to call Motolite. The price for DIN66 Motolite Gold (21 months) is P8350 less trade-in worth P329. They told me they could not guarantee a delivery in an hour. I will have to wait for the availability of their delivery guys.

I checked OLX for nearby dealers of Panasonic, Amaron, or AC Delco. Most of them are closed already. The nearest dealer (Buendia) told me they don't have the matching size from Panasonic but they do have Amaron Pro DIN74 available. The price for Amaron Pro DIN74 (24 months) is P8000 including trade-in. However, their store is closed already but he can deliver me the Amaron Pro before 9pm as long as I pay cash. I went ahead with it and he did arrive just before 9pm. I could never be more thankful.

For your battery needs within Makati area, please contact Samson Santos. He is the owner of Bess J Car Battery. His shop is along Buendia, right after Bautista Street if you are coming from Osmena highway. You can contact him at mobile landline, 02-664-4127.