When to change battery

[Spinelli_ck]

Where to grt yusua?

http://www.sgcarmart.com/products/overview.php?ID=8293

[Roberttan]

 

you might want to consider the Eco R range of batteries from GS Yuasa. made in Japan.

made in japan or japan technology ?

[Spinelli_ck]

made in japan or japan technology ?

 

made in Japan.

[Fcw75]

Amaron still good. Been using all these years.

 

For those who want Amaron at reasonable price, do go to Guan Lee Tyre at Eunos. Try to sakport the one man show boss, he does everything from changing tyre to changing battery. No china or malaysia workers.

 

He also use the device to plug into the cigarette socket to power your car while changing battery. No changing of battery while engine is running.

 

Can pay by NETS or credit card.

 

Just recommended 3 friends there to change.

 

85D23L is $120 (for Mazda 6 and Lancer), 55B24L(?) is $90 (for Altis).

Edited November 19, 2014 by Fcw75

[Gauravsinghh12]

There are many sign that indicate battery going to dead.

1. When you attempt to start the vehicle, the cranking of the engine is sluggish and takes longer than normal to start.

2. The check engine light sometimes appears when your battery power is weak.

3. If the fluid level is below the lead plates : (energy conductor:) inside, it’s time to have the battery and charging system tested.

4. If your battery casing looks like this you can blame excessive heat for causing your battery case to swell, decreasing your battery life.

5. Your battery can last well beyond three years but, at the very least, have its current condition inspected on a yearly basis when it reaches the three year mark.

To replace your old battery and wants new battery then click here Online Battery Store.

 

Edited December 4, 2014 by Gauravsinghh12

[Wacko]

Amaron has a few battery models, and it is not fair to comment if Amaron is good/long lasting or not by just commenting on the overall brand. Chances are the top end models will be better than the lower end models, just like with any other battery brand.

[MX5NC2]

If you have access to a power outlet while your car is parked, it's worth investing in a battery tender to prolong its life. I use this every other month, and especially if the car has been sitting for a while.

 

http://ctek.com/int/en/chargers/MXS%205.0

Edited December 10, 2014 by MX5NC2

[Spinelli_ck]

If you have access to a power outlet while your car is parked, it's worth investing in a battery tender to prolong its life. I use this every other month, and especially if the car has been sitting for a while.

 

http://ctek.com/int/en/chargers/MXS%205.0

 

yes, this is certainly a useful product. the two main issues are finding an A/C power outlet and the time it takes to charge a battery fully. mine usually starts charging at stage four. it takes about three hours or so before reaching stage seven.

[Yeobh]

If you have access to a power outlet while your car is parked, it's worth investing in a battery tender to prolong its life. I use this every other month, and especially if the car has been sitting for a while.

 

http://ctek.com/int/en/chargers/MXS%205.0

 

More than 80% are living in pigeon holes or cond and therefore will be very difficult to enjoy this simple " hobby" of charging car batteries.

[Chucky2007]

I used to check the electrolyte level inside each cell and topped up if its low. If frequent top-ups needed, the battery is retiring soon. Can also measure for voltage differences between adjacent cells. Obvious voltage drop means the battery needs to be replace. If the battery voltage drops below 11.5V, do bugdget for replacement (sometimes immediately: can not start engine) .

i like my Yuasa EcoR battery.. It's MF type, but can also unscrew using coin and check water level.

[Jamesc]

I fully support Yuasa EcoR battery.

 

This is the only battery I will use

 

and change every 2.5 years.

 

I only drive on weekends and it

 

maintains its charge.

 

 

 

[Roberttan]

generally amaron has longer life span but the problem is this is rather one has to face it otherwise the crystal like salt could eat up your metal clamp gone.

for those who is running on this battery please do a regular check on this (which most others do not exist)

otherwise it will be too late when you discovered the clamp all gone (which can be very costly to replace the original electrical cable hardness.

[Zippaboy]

generally amaron has longer life span but the problem is this is rather one has to face it otherwise the crystal like salt could eat up your metal clamp gone.

for those who is running on this battery please do a regular check on this (which most others do not exist)

otherwise it will be too late when you discovered the clamp all gone (which can be very costly to replace the original electrical cable hardness.

 

usually i will apply grease on the battery clamp posts, after that never have this problem before.

 

using this...

[Tigershark1976]

Jump starting a car depends on what condition the battery is in.

 

If your battery is good, but just a little flat, a thin cable may work, if you give it enough time for the helper battery to charge the flat one, before cranking.

 

If your battery is in a poorer state, even a thick cable may have a hard time.

 

Thick cable has less resistance than thinner cable.

A large amount of current pulled by the starter motor, will heat up a thin cable, and have too much voltage drop across the length of wire, and failing to crank the engine.

 

100% agree. Came across similiar situation. My friend sunny died and his thin jumpstart cable cant work , cable damn hot, can feel from the clip, believe its due to high resistant of the cable. But when using mine (DIY using 4AWG cable audio cable), no issue.

 

I use a cutter to cut off his cable, only the insulation is very thick, the copper inside is even thinner than normal 1.5mm cable.

[Tigershark1976]

 

Using the second Amaron battery on my ride, first one was used for 2 years and 8 months before changing, it felt fine but I had to change it due to an important event. Current one has been in use for 2 years and 1 month, still going strong.

 

Some people said Amaron batteries can last 3 to 4 years easily, not sure how far it's true. But now that I have on-board camera with Power Magic cut-off, and it's set to cut-off at 12V, it did cut-off a couple of times when I didn't drive for a week. But the battery still managed to crank on first try.

 

My amaron last 4 yrs+ alrd....... still running well.

[Kb27]

 

100% agree. Came across similiar situation. My friend sunny died and his thin jumpstart cable cant work , cable damn hot, can feel from the clip, believe its due to high resistant of the cable. But when using mine (DIY using 4AWG cable audio cable), no issue.

 

I use a cutter to cut off his cable, only the insulation is very thick, the copper inside is even thinner than normal 1.5mm cable.

 

Plastic is cheaper than copper.

That's how they make it look thick.

[Yeobh]

Many/most jumper cables sold are half sized cables with very thick insulation. What is needed is thick conductor (no thinner than the battery cables) and thin insulation (just enough to prevent short-circuiting while during usage..

 

 

Professional battery booster cables are not cheap, cheap DIY types will not solve yr problem but can creat more damage.

Many/most jumper cables sold are half sized cables with very thick insulation. What is needed is thick conductor (no thinner than the battery cables) and thin insulation (just enough to prevent short-circuiting while during usage..

 

 

Professional battery booster cables are not cheap, cheap DIY types will not solve yr problem but can creat more damage.

Edited December 11, 2014 by Yeobh

[Fuelsaver]

 

 

Professional battery booster cables are not cheap, cheap DIY types will not solve yr problem but can creat more damage.

 

 

Professional battery booster cables are not cheap, cheap DIY types will not solve yr problem but can creat more damage.

the pix u showin is diy type or pro one? i saw smthg similar at diy store.