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..