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

[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!

[userfriendly]

Have it tested at a battery shop.

[[archie]]

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.

[poorprince]

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

[_Cathy_]

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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[[archie]]

Mahina redondo.

[oj88]

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.]

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.

[Flip]

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.

Nangyari na din sa akin ito, no symptoms, just died. mas malala lang yung sa akin dahil after driving for an hour pag baba ko sa parking kahit pag lock man lang di na kaya ng battery.

Medyo OT. Anyone tried or would you recommend buying these, which model and for which type of vehicle? CDR KING

[Retz]

Nangyari na din sa akin ito, no symptoms, just died. mas malala lang yung sa akin dahil after driving for an hour pag baba ko sa parking kahit pag lock man lang di na kaya ng battery.

Medyo OT. Anyone tried or would you recommend buying these, which model and for which type of vehicle? CDR KING

haven't tried that sir. hindi kaya manipis lang ung copper wire sa loob?

[dr. d]

Nangyari na din sa akin ito, no symptoms, just died. mas malala lang yung sa akin dahil after driving for an hour pag baba ko sa parking kahit pag lock man lang di na kaya ng battery.

Medyo OT. Anyone tried or would you recommend buying these, which model and for which type of vehicle? CDR KING

there was a time, i dared not wait to re-start my car more than 10 minutes after turning it off.. and at home, the maids already knew the routine in the morning..
my colleague, he made sure he parked on an incline at night...
those were our student days.. money was tight then.
but those were the days we learned a lot about cars..

as to the cdr king gizmos.. i don't know. best if we look at the rating first before buying. baka masyadong mahina... one chance ka lang dahil completely discharged na after one try... baka kasi pang-motorsiklo lang yan, e.. heh heh. (using jumpers on a motorcycle! that's rich!).

[Retz]

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.

[Walter]

Buy a spare and put in trunk?

[j_avonni]

Buy a spare and put in trunk?

The best suggestion.

[Retz]

Also a good indication that your battery needs replacement is the optitron gauge. The gauge automatically lights up when you turn the key to on position and if you further turn the key to crank the engine, the gauge should not blink and if it does, then it is also a sympton that your battery needs replacement. You will notice it if you use your car regularly but if you use your car rarely then follow sir walter advised.

[IMm29]

Which reminds me. My 3.5 year old 3SMF is beginning to show some hesitation if not started for 3 days.

IMO, if you're not going on a long road trip any time soon, have the jumper cables and the Motolite delivery number handy.

[dr. d]

if your car is manual transmission, you (your slaves, actually) can easily push-start it. then go straight to the battery store.
btw, i get better price if i check price by phone before i go. otherwise, you might end up paying for the presyong-turista (full list price).
kung otomatic naman, magdala ka ng battery charger, o di kaya ay kumaway ka ng taxi. many of them have jumper cables for hire.

[dr. d]

i have a colleague who does not want to be bothered by battery failure.
she replaces her battery every 2 years, regardless.

[Chinoi]

Buy a spare and put in trunk?

Be sure that new battery was still in shipment box and Terminals was properly insulated. You don't want that battery terminals touching metals in your trunk. Boom.

[oj88]

Buy a spare and put in trunk?

Sayang warranty kung matutulog lang sa trunk. Kung bibilhin mo na yung bagong battery, might as well start using it na and either discard or repurpose the old one.