Goldieinkathu Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My car is almost 4 years old and I've just had to replace the battery for the 2nd time from new. Ford tells me it's normal for the battery to be replaced every 2 years as "the car is computerized". Spoken to a friend in the UK and they still have the original in a 2009 car. They know I know nothing about cars and I"m beginning to wonder if they are just ripping me off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Batteries do deteriorate fast here. Mine tend to last about 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 3 years on my current pickup battery but these colder mornings lately suggest it is time for replacement . The bikes have an appetite for them though and seem to only last 6 months (which I could say the same about the batteries in the missus's personal massage wand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yup anywhere from two to four years, no warning just dies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Maybe depends on the Brand ? My 2004 Honda Jazz. had to have a new battery every 14 months, [oddly was cheaper than Trade that did not sell the same brand] The Audi changed the original battery after 9 years... back in 2005 the Honda Battery fitted at Honda cost just under 900 baht.. 2010 the new Audi battery was just under 5,000 baht, + still going strong... The Mazda BT50 battery had to be changed last Nov, at 3 years old and 300,000 KM. Would have thought 2 years for a normal Ford Battery was fine and about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 my Honda city has had one replacement battery in nearly 9 years, 105,000 Kilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The heat affects them.....2-4 years seems to be about right....the one in the SUV is supposed to be a 5 year - we'll see.....installer told us the Pansonic he took out was a 1 year battery - lasted 2.....have to research brands here as some are unfamiliar..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My Ford is nearly 4 years old and has original GS battery still. It does need changing but I'm trying to make it to 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isan Farang Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My Pajero Sport was purchased new on June 2010 and the original battery is still good. I also have a December 2010 320D, and its also on the original battery with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldieinkathu Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 So many different answers, I guess it's like saying how long's a piece of string. Normally I've gone with a Ford battery but this time I got one from one of these battery shops you see around town. It was 3.200B, a bit cheaper than the Ford, so I'll see if it lasts any longer. It's a "Boliden Power Silvertech SMF" whatever that means, certainly looks more fancy than the Ford one . Ok, thanks for all the replies , this forum's a God send when you're a car dummy like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My D-Max battery is just 3 years old ... I'll go for Boliden when the time comes ... hopefully change before it dies... it's true you may be unlucky and it will die without much warning. Very controversial!! but I open the bonnet after a run whenever I can ... it does keep the area around the battery cooler and temperature ages the battery ... google that if you are interested or a dis-believer. Here is the Boliden info ... http://www.bbautobattery.com/Boliden_Dry_Price.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 My battery in my 2006 ford ranger is going on 9 years in the US.I have A Honda City in Korat.It's 4 years old and on The 2nd battery.I'm thinking the heat puts A hurtin on them.I always thought it was the cold.But I believe I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My 2007 vigo battery lasted 5 years . 2nd batt now 2 years on and still good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 In a hot climate batteries lifetime is shorter, but the quality differs a lot too. Cheap batteries last a year or so and the more expensive ones will last 3 or more years. When it dies you have very little warning, one day you sense it has less power and the next it's dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpharma Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I had to change after 2 years. Check the battery fluid regularly...the heat makes it evaporate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurien Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 before, had to change every 2 years; now in the present pickup 5ys+ already. I think 2 measures greatly help: Open the bonnet after driving whereever possible and plug in a battery charger at least twice a week for a full night - should be a more sophisticated electronic thing which avoids overcharging; don't buy any of that lowly Thai or Chinese rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunAussie52 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 2004 Ford ranger purchased new. On my second battery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Under hood heat kills lead acid batteries....The average life is 2 years, sadly.....Not if you maintain them properly and its not a cheap model. Regular fluid checks incl top ups when needed and put on a battery charger when left for longer periods. No reason not to get 3+ years out of most ! I'm guessing most people never even check the fluid level and just replace the battery when it dies Edited February 23, 2015 by cornishcarlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Under hood heat kills lead acid batteries....The average life is 2 years, sadly.....Not if you maintain them properly and its not a cheap model. Regular fluid checks incl top ups when needed and put on a battery charger when left for longer periods. No reason not to get 3+ years out of most ! I'm guessing most people never even check the fluid level and just replace the battery when it dies I'm sorry but you are somewhat mis-informed, so live and learn ... heat kills the battery ... just google and you will find graphs of temperature v life... YES Of course you need to maintain the water level unless it's a 'sealed for life' one. However mine never needs a top up between service intervals and it's just the original battery which Isuzu supplied with the truck. enjoy It will probably 'kin die tomorrow .............. Edited February 23, 2015 by JAS21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svante Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Under hood heat kills lead acid batteries....The average life is 2 years, sadly..... Correct! Every 10 degree C over 25 C, half the life span of the battery. You can easily have 50-60 degrees C under the hood here in Thailand. BMW is one brand that have addressed this and placed the battery in the trunk! BMW owners, expect 6-7 years lifespan on your batteries, for the rest with battery upfront, 4 years seems to be the upper limit. Also open the hood when possible to went out the heat and save the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerearnk Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The best you by a maintenance free battery, so the liquid vaporize slower. It have a little window who clearly indicate the level, never had to fill up in 2 years. Take also a battery with a higher power then your carbook tells, I need 30 and by a 40. Also cut yuor airco and fan before to stop the engine and put on the airco and fan after you start the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxe1200 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Under hood heat kills lead acid batteries....The average life is 2 years, sadly.....Not if you maintain them properly and its not a cheap model. Regular fluid checks incl top ups when needed and put on a battery charger when left for longer periods. No reason not to get 3+ years out of most ! I'm guessing most people never even check the fluid level and just replace the battery when it dies You tell me how to "maintain' a battery to make it last longer other than putting water in it..? Distilled water every three months, and check for possible corrosion at the poles. That will do. Mine is 5 years plus and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerearnk Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Also cut yuor airco and fan before to stop the engine and put on the airco and fan after you start the engine. Why.....? Because you wonder how many power the compressoror from your airco takes from the engine, so the engine needs more power to start. If it is possible I even dont put on the airco (open the windows, so I save on the fuel consumptiom too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yup have a Vios and its 7 years old My second batter just died over the weekend No notice just up and expired So I guess I am around the average Have to replace it today Yeaoooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFerearnk Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Also cut yuor airco and fan before to stop the engine and put on the airco and fan after you start the engine. Why.....? Because you wonder how many power the compressoror from your airco takes from the engine, so the engine needs more power to start. If it is possible I even dont put on the airco (open the windows, so I save on the fuel consumptiom too. Thought we were talking battery longevity......... A/C uses around a 4 hp of the engines power, nothing to do with the battery, except the A/C's operating stuff, clutch etc, which the alternator takes care of. I wanted to say that by starting the engine and the compressor and fan are on the starter takes more power of the battery because its harder to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) My D-Max battery is just 3 years old ... I'll go for Boliden when the time comes ... hopefully change before it dies... it's true you may be unlucky and it will die without much warning. Very controversial!! but I open the bonnet after a run whenever I can ... it does keep the area around the battery cooler and temperature ages the battery ... google that if you are interested or a dis-believer. Here is the Boliden info ... http://www.bbautobattery.com/Boliden_Dry_Price.html I used to work for Siam Pan Group at the Boliden/Trane car battery factory. Glad you like Boliden batteries, however these are made in Thailand in Phatumthani not Sweden for the Thai and Asian market. Whilst it is true that the higher working temperatures here in the short term (>10 years) gives a higher output through the battery life, the higher temperatures limits the battery life to 10 years whilst in UK temperatures they can last up to 30 years at 85% capacity. On commercial projects working to BS, EU or other typical standards, we specify batteries with a 10 year life. Having said that, the batteries manufactured for the car manufacturers here are lightweight to reduce weight, space requirements and therefore costs. Minimum life is 1 year to 18 months as shown on the Boliden link that you gave. I just had a battery replaced on my Honda CRV for free because it failed to hold charge after 14 months as the guaranteed minimum was 18 months. If you want a Lead-Acid battery to last 3 - 5 years it will be bigger and will not fit into the tiny space available in a modern car. Edited February 23, 2015 by Estrada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Under hood heat kills lead acid batteries....The average life is 2 years, sadly.....Not if you maintain them properly and its not a cheap model. Regular fluid checks incl top ups when needed and put on a battery charger when left for longer periods. No reason not to get 3+ years out of most ! I'm guessing most people never even check the fluid level and just replace the battery when it dies You tell me how to "maintain' a battery to make it last longer other than putting water in it..? Like I said, regular water top ups and put it on a charger. Which you just repeated a few posts later 2 years is not the average unless you don't look after them. Sorry, I know you hate being contradicted on anything motor related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhill Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nobody has mentioned potholes. Have ha 2 pickups in isaan over the last 20 years and replace batteries between 2 and 4 years. My friendly garage has told me sometimes that the poles are broken due to shocks. So go slow on bad roads may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcresswell Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm still on my original battery from my 6 year old Mitsu Triton. I had to recharge it once a couple of years ago when I left the lights on for two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 We got a little over 2 years with the Honda city, batteries are junk here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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