Car Battery going on its third YEar.. should i replace?

**poorprince** · December 27th, 2013 01:40 AM

HI all, to my surprise, my car's battery (MEGA FORCE brand) will be going on its third year in a few weeks. Actually THis is the first time i've had a battery that has lasted more than 2 years. I've checked on the "color gauge", it still has a green color - meaning good (though not as bright when it was new). I don't want to be in a situation where the car wouldnt start in an emergency, etc. Would you suggest to have the battery immediately replaced? or re-charged or just wait till it gives symptoms of failing? Car is Civic 99 EK.

thank you and happy holidays!

**userfriendly** · December 27th, 2013 01:52 AM

Have it tested at a battery shop.

**[archie]** · December 27th, 2013 02:05 AM

Just wait for the symptoms. Kung medyo mahina redondo, palit na. Sayang battery, kung ako susulitin ko yan.

Mine lasted for 4 years plus bago humina redondo when I had my ek. Manual kaya hindi ako takot.

Generally, it's up to you.

**_Cathy_** · December 27th, 2013 02:15 AM

Normally I wait for the battery to die then I just call Motolite. Stock battery of my car lasted 3.5 years naman.

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**poorprince** · December 27th, 2013 02:19 AM

thanks.. although its still one click start and feels new.. im afraid it might just fail in a least expected occasion. Question, Do symptoms usually show prior to it failing? like what symptoms? thank you

**[archie]** · December 27th, 2013 03:04 AM

Mahina redondo.

**oj88** · December 27th, 2013 09:02 AM

Baon ka ng jumper cables para kung abutin ka sa daan. Minsan kasi bigla nalang dumadapa ang battery kapag pasira na. Experienced ko to sa Motolite Gold... Nung gabi, ok pa. Kinabukasan papasok na ako, "click of death" na.

**K.I.L.L.** · December 27th, 2013 09:35 AM

You never know when a battery will die on you. In my experience, I've driven cars that started with just one click in the morning and by lunch time when I want to drive out for lunch, it's dead. In these cases, I just call motolite. Though their prices are dearer, the convenience of a person coming to install your battery within an hour is great! I don't know how many times I've had to call them through the years but I'm happy that the service is available when you need it. The worst that can happen to you is if you go out at night to party, get drunk, take a girl back to your car and find that your car won't start.

**Retz** · December 27th, 2013 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by poorprince

HI all, to my surprise, my car's battery (MEGA FORCE brand) will be going on its third year in a few weeks. Actually THis is the first time i've had a battery that has lasted more than 2 years. I've checked on the "color gauge", it still has a green color - meaning good (though not as bright when it was new). I don't want to be in a situation where the car wouldnt start in an emergency, etc. Would you suggest to have the battery immediately replaced? or re-charged or just wait till it gives symptoms of failing? Car is Civic 99 EK.

thank you and happy holidays!

Wow! tumatagal pala ung mega force sir? doon sa distributor na nakausap ko meron pa sila ung primera and exg i think parang enduro and excel line-up ng motolite un. ung sayo parang motolite gold.

anyway, as sir archie pointed out pag mahina na redondo palitan mo na i think that is the more obvious sign.