Howdy guys,

 

I just have some questions regarding car batteries, the battery on my Subaru Tribeca is flat and I’m hoping to get a new one.

 

After some searching around, I’m deciding to either get a Century one or a SuperCharge, since a lot of people recommended these two brands. My battery model is 55D23L, so these will be the batteries I’m getting:

 

https://www.autobarn.com.au/century-12v-automotive-battery-101100

https://www.autobarn.com.au/supercharge-automotive-battery-gold-mf75d23l

 

The Century Hi-Performance one cost $175 and is 2 years warranty

The SuperCharge GoldPlus one cost $204 and is 40 months warranty

 

I am just wondering though, which one would be the best value for money and bang for the buck?

 

I think it’s important to factor in my driving tendency for this decision, since I don’t really drive the car that much. I mostly just drive 10 minutes per day, travelling between work from Monday to Friday. During the weekends, I mostly just drive 20 minutes for grocery shopping. So yeah, I really don’t drive the car a lot.

 

Thus I’m just wondering, which of these batteries do you guys recommend getting? I’m planning to keep the car for a long time as well. So taking into account all these factors, which would be the better choice for me?

 

Thank you so much for reading through this, sincerely appreciate your time and comments. If there are other batteries recommended, please let me know as well.

 

Cheers and best wishes!

 

GS or FB heavy duty.

10 min a day? Not living in Thailand are you?

7 hours ago, Namplik said:

10 min a day? Not living in Thailand are you?

Not with a 40 months warranty ... very lucky to get 15 months warranty here ... normal is 12 months.

 

Panasonic MF ... every time

Spend a couple of extra bucks and buy a charger and every week check your fluid level, unless it's a sealed unit, and put it on low/trickle charge over night. The short journeys will only be just recharging, even more so if using lights/heater/aircon etc.

Once a week at 2 or 3 A /hour overnight will keep it good.

OP quoting batteries from Australian websites that aren't available in Thailand, same as the car?

 

38 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

same as the car?

http://www.subaru.asia/th/en/home/

 

Newer models now. 

I agree with overherebc

 

I'd say that any battery would be fine. Driving only short distances will kill any battery quickly. I suggest that you buy a trickle charger and keep it on all the time the vehicle is parked.

8 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

http://www.subaru.asia/th/en/home/

 

Newer models now. 

Yes, same website with 7 models listed and no, the Tribeca isn't one of them.

On 2017-6-4 at 9:37 AM, Gary A said:

I agree with overherebc

 

I'd say that any battery would be fine. Driving only short distances will kill any battery quickly. I suggest that you buy a trickle charger and keep it on all the time the vehicle is parked.

A little related comment.

Came back after a few days away and before starting the pick up I checked the little 'majic eye' and it was bright blue, meaning full charge. Got in, turned the key and it only just turned over and started on the last gasp. Let it tick over for a while but it didn't get much better on second starting. When I undid the caps to check the fluid the levels were down, but not too low, topped it up anyway and the majic eye went red.

The indicator it appears works on a floating 'hydrometer/ hygrometer'  (you tell me, please) and will show full charge if not floating.

Just for info in case it's new to you or anyone.

 

Hydrometer.  Should have known that, ??

I don't know but my guess is that the indicator was stuck and when you topped up the battery I got flushed out and shows the battery is likely bad.

17 hours ago, Gary A said:

I don't know but my guess is that the indicator was stuck and when you topped up the battery I got flushed out and shows the battery is likely bad.

I reckon the low level either caused the 'stick' or it was just not floating in the fluid because it was low.

Anyway it was just a hint for some to not rely on the eye and check everything. 

The fluid was over the top of the plates but not quite high enough to float the unit.