car battery, any recommendation?

[momtaz]

Hi guys,

coming to change car battery, checked the shop next to my office,

he recommended me a brand called (3K) saying it's a Thai brand, MF = maintenance free, dry battery, said it's a powerful battery,

 

the price : 1800 THB  with exchange the old battery,

I would like to ask your suggestions guys, I am not sure if the water refill, or dry battery is better,

which brand is good quality and durable for use? the water or dried one? any recommended brand?

any shop around Bkk sell with reasonable prices?

Kindly share your experience and recommendations, need to decided it quickly,, by tomorrow,

Thank you so much in advance! 

 

[topt]

I would ask a mod to move this to the motor forum. There have been numerous topics on batteries in there in the past - with little definitive proof which type is better as seems to vary a lot by user.

[metisdead]

Moving to the Motor forum. 

[KhunBENQ]

Indeed a question that is discussed repeatedly in the motor forum.

Probably the last one:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/941919-which-battery/

 

Seems that the maintenance free are recommended.

Last time I bought a new battery for the old Vios.

Dealer suggested the maintenance free model from "GS" brand.

Paid 2000 in exchange.

In five years I can tell you whether it was a good deal

 

[Strange]

Maintenance free battery. Sealed battery that you dong have to do anything to. If the charging system in your car is ok, then get any sealed battery that has the correct cranking amperage advised by your vehicles manufacturer. Your owners manual will provide a wealth of information and if you don't have it, then look it up online. Don't need to overthink it. Its just a battery and the tech is stone age. 

 

They will take your old battery for a discount so they can recycle it.  

[momtaz]

Good morning guys,,,

 

Thanks KhunBENQ, as well strange,

called the dealer where I bought the car from, TOYOTA Altis, 1.8,

he advise the water refill one, is better for a longer age use,  I am not sure yet, but  (MF) one seems to be less headache, and would be better,

As mentioned, my best option is a high quality for durable uses, these are the needed to consider,

However, appreciate your feedback n comments, many thanks again!

[Kwasaki]

3K are OK.

[transam]

6 hours ago, momtaz said:

Good morning guys,,,

 

Thanks KhunBENQ, as well strange,

called the dealer where I bought the car from, TOYOTA Altis, 1.8,

he advise the water refill one, is better for a longer age use,  I am not sure yet, but  (MF) one seems to be less headache, and would be better,

As mentioned, my best option is a high quality for durable uses, these are the needed to consider,

However, appreciate your feedback n comments, many thanks again!

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[Johnniey]

It's wise to change your dry battery every 2 years, 3 at the most.

 

I often wait longer and gives nothing but problems.

[Gibbs2]

All mine have lasted at least 6 years, just check regularly and clean terminals and top up with distilled water as required. Have never left my bonnet open total waste of time.

[Johnniey]

1 hour ago, Gibbs2 said:

All mine have lasted at least 6 years, just check regularly and clean terminals and top up with distilled water as required. Have never left my bonnet open total waste of time.

How many batteries have you had?

[Gibbs2]

so far 7 new ones on 6 vehicles

[transam]

5 hours ago, Gibbs2 said:

All mine have lasted at least 6 years, just check regularly and clean terminals and top up with distilled water as required. Have never left my bonnet open total waste of time.

I will have to disagree .....

[Gibbs2]

Really and how long do your batteries last?

[transam]

6 minutes ago, Gibbs2 said:

Really and how long do your batteries last?

Not tellin..........

[johng]

@Gibbs2  what brand of battery do you use that lasts 6 years in Thailand ?

[Kwasaki]

1 hour ago, transam said:

Not tellin..........

 

Come on !!  how for the half filled one. 

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

 

Come on !!  how for the half filled one. 

Noooooo, not tellin.....If folks batteries here ALL last for 6 years then I am of noooo interest.....

[Gibbs2]

2 hours ago, johng said:

@Gibbs2  what brand of battery do you use that lasts 6 years in Thailand ?

GS batteries

[Gibbs2]

Well mine last 6 plus years, as I know how to look after them and not fit and forget and hope for the best. 

[transam]

3 minutes ago, Gibbs2 said:

Well mine last 6 plus years, as I know how to look after them and not fit and forget and hope for the best. 

Well tell us how you get 6 years in LOS with 'all' your rides...If it is a secret then we will understand..

 

Please tell all...BUT, please do not tell us to top the water up, most do that anyhoooo, think you have a rascal secret...Could be worth zillions.....

[Don Mega]

13 minutes ago, transam said:

Heads up chaps........Buy GS batteries and 6 years is sort of guaranteed by this chap....

 

No thanks. In my experience they are only good for 2 years.

[mogandave]

Mine all last 9 years minimum

[Ace of Pop]

51 minutes ago, Gibbs2 said:

Well mine last 6 plus years, as I know how to look after them and not fit and forget and hope for the best. 

And A Star Was Seen In The East.

[mogandave]

If a maintenance free battery is installed correctly is errrrt...ummm maintenance free, or "...fit and forget.." as it were.

[ClutchClark]

51 minutes ago, mogandave said:

Mine all last 9 years minimum

 

9 years? 

 

That is remarkable. 

 

The biggest enemy of a lead acid battery is heat so to have a battery last 9 years in Thailand is great !

 

Do you perfoem any maintenance on the battery? Clean the outer top casing with a baking soda wash? Remove terminals and wire brush the insides and the posts to get rid of oxidation? Check all the cable attachments for a solid connection at starter and ground? 

 

 

[mogandave]

2 minutes ago, ClutchClark said:

 

9 years? 

 

That is remarkable. 

 

The biggest enemy of a lead acid battery is heat so to have a battery last 9 years in Thailand is great !

 

Do you perfoem any maintenance on the battery? Clean the outer top casing with a baking soda wash? Remove terminals and wire brush the insides and the posts to get rid of oxidation? Check all the cable attachments for a solid connection at starter and ground? 

 

 

 

No, no maintenance at all, I just push-start it the last six years.

[Don Mega]

17 minutes ago, mogandave said:

If a maintenance free battery is installed correctly is errrrt...ummm maintenance free, or "...fit and forget.." as it were.

 

 

Yeah I find when I connect them positive to negative and negative to positive they seem to have  avery short life.

[seedy]

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[BSJ]

If your buying cheap 7 plate batteries there is no way they will last more than a few years in the heat here.   Maintenance free are not really maintenance free.  You should still be wise enough to crack open those covers and add distilled water if needed.  In most cases the cover can come of with the help of 2 flat screwdrivers.