Has anyone had to replace a battery?

Lakes · **July 15, 2010, 21:11:38**

Well i was thinking my car is 28 months old and has 66,000k, wondering how long the battery is expected to last? also what type of battery is it? looks like an AGM type to me but just guessing. hope someone can answer.
cheers

Shambles · **Reply #1: July 15, 2010, 21:15:40**

I hope to get at least 5 years life from mine

Done 48,000 miles (same 28 months old) and still powers my USB stick just great

Hey John, have you got a battery problem?

bumpkin · **Reply #2: July 15, 2010, 21:31:55**

Mine is now 2 years old and doing fine also, like Steve I would expect at least 5 years.

eye30 · **Reply #3: July 15, 2010, 21:59:57**

My last Hy car when I sold it the battery was the original - 7 years old and still going strong.

Expecting the same again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dazzler · **Reply #4: July 15, 2010, 22:01:06**

I think our Diesels have a higher rated battery don't they..?. Reckon mine should last until time to upgrade

(28 months and 67,000kms at the mo)

I reckon she'll be swapped before she is 3 Y/O

Lorian · **Reply #5: July 15, 2010, 22:15:31**

I've never had a car battery last less than 5 years. Usually fail on 5th or 6th winter. And none of the previous cars had lagging on the battery like the i30 does.

agentr31 · **Reply #6: July 16, 2010, 08:51:46**

i wonder if the lagging helps the battery... i know they dont like the cold, and thats what usually kills them!

i get free batteries, so i dont care how long it lasts LOL

2i30s · **Reply #7: July 16, 2010, 09:20:57**

the wife's old car,a 99 Au falcon had the original battery in it still in 09.it died about a month before she got her cw.

Myowni30 · **Reply #8: July 16, 2010, 09:29:50**

A battery generally lasts between 4-7 years depending on climate and use.

Here in the UK with the temp going up and down so much 4-6 years would be about average.

There seems to be about 3 general grades of battery on sale in the UK last time I looked with
3, 4 or 5 years warranty. So the more you spend the longer the warranty

2i30s · **Reply #9: July 16, 2010, 09:43:13**

i didn't know about 3,4 and 5 year warranty's. I've had mostly 2 year warranty's on new replacement battery's I've bought. maybee i should have spent a little more money.

agentr31 · **Reply #10: July 16, 2010, 10:16:15**

most have 12 month warranty... except honda who do a pro rata thing, if it breaks in the first year they replace it free, breaks in the 2nd year they pay half you pay half for a replacement...

eye30 · **Reply #11: July 16, 2010, 17:30:24**

Had a battery with 2 year warranty go after 23 months.

Just showed receipt and fitted a new one

agentr31 · **Reply #12: July 16, 2010, 18:11:14**

lucky!!!

eye30 · **Reply #13: July 16, 2010, 18:28:26**

Quote from: agentr31 on July 16, 2010, 18:11:14

lucky!!!

I was expecting a bit of a fight at the shop but No they just replaced. No argument.

Unfortunately they wouldn't give me a receipt for another 2 years on the new battery.

So that one was only warranted for 1 month !

Lakes · **Reply #14: July 16, 2010, 20:58:22**

Quote from: sǝlqɯɐɥs on July 15, 2010, 21:15:40

I hope to get at least 5 years life from mine

Done 48,000 miles (same 28 months old) and still powers my USB stick just great

Hey John, have you got a battery problem?

Hi Steve, thanks for reply, no battery problem, BUT i always like to get an idea how long i can expect, as the new cars rely on battery power.
mybe australian conditions are harder on batterys? no one here garantee a battery longer than 3 years at the most. average garantee is 2 years

Shambles · **Reply #15: July 16, 2010, 21:05:21**

I guess a battery is the easiest of bits to replace, but can often let you down when you least expect

as I found out with my Mrs' various cars over the years

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Quote from: Lakes on July 16, 2010, 20:58:22

... as the new cars rely on battery power...

I guess ~~some~~ all cars rely on this most of the time

Lakes · **Reply #16: July 16, 2010, 21:13:25**

Quote from: agentr31 on July 16, 2010, 08:51:46

i wonder if the lagging helps the battery... i know they dont like the cold, and thats what usually kills them!

i get free batteries, so i dont care how long it lasts LOL

i should move next door LOL
my last two cars were work horses one was a 6 cylinder falcon, i was averaging 60,000 to 70,000k per year the 6 cylinder ford ute's battery went in two years.
then after three years i sold that Ute got a new V8 ford ute, that battery lasted one year.

my motor bikes Batterys last a long time now as they use AGM type looks like the Hy battery,
i always thought cold weather was hard on batterys too, but i think it's heat that can kill them, i think because i did a lot of driving the battery was always hot. i saw a bike battery cook in 50C temps in the outback once. some cars have fans to cool there batterys.
thanks for everyones reply's. i'll just keep checking mine as less than 11volt and they can't power the ECU

Lakes · **Reply #17: July 16, 2010, 21:15:50**

Quote from: Lorian on July 15, 2010, 22:15:31

I've never had a car battery last less than 5 years. Usually fail on 5th or 6th winter. And none of the previous cars had lagging on the battery like the i30 does.

Lorian could you explain what lagging is thanks?

Lakes · **Reply #18: July 16, 2010, 21:27:02**

Quote from: sǝlqɯɐɥs on July 16, 2010, 21:05:21

I guess a battery is the easiest of bits to replace, but can often let you down when you least expect as I found out with my Mrs' various cars over the years .

Quote from: Lakes on July 16, 2010, 20:58:22
... as the new cars rely on battery power...

I guess ~~some~~ all cars rely on this most of the time

That's so true Steve! ( batterys letting u down when least expect it )
Old Diesels can run with no battery if they are runing, you just need the battery to power the starter motor, but our modern diesels use electronic injection so need the battery to have over 11 volts i think.

Dazzler · **Reply #19: July 16, 2010, 21:51:33**

Hi John,

Lagging usually relates to a layer of insulation around something like when they tape foam or felt around outside water pipes.. I've never notice anything around our battery (but I'm not always an observant person)

Lorian · **Reply #20: July 16, 2010, 23:22:21**

Yup thats lagging. My battery came from production with a little jacket all around it. Never seen the like before. Could just be the european-sourced batteries.

Dazzler · **Reply #21: July 16, 2010, 23:36:18**

Quote from: Lorian on July 16, 2010, 23:22:21

Yup thats lagging. My battery came from production with a little jacket all around it. Never seen the like before. Could just be the european-sourced batteries.

I still haven't had a chance to check under my bonnet but agent is in Brisbane Australia and he mentioned the lagging too I think...

Surferdude · **Reply #22: July 17, 2010, 01:25:09**

I didn't notice any lagging on my battery but I did note it was bigger than the piddly little ones we usually see on the Japanese cars. And it's got a good cold cranking rating.
Anyway, I'm sure it's heat which kills batteries. Pretty normal for them to go in 2-4 years in Oz.
Don't they suggest you keep spare torch batteries in the fridge to lengthen their shelf life?

Lakes · **Reply #23: July 17, 2010, 02:55:38**

Never tried battery in the fridge b4, but they say don't store car battery,s on concrete put them on wood.
my battery has like a hard plastic or ruberized case that seems to have room to circulate air. looks to me a bit like the aussie Fords get. Holdens get there Battery in the boot .

Paolo5 · **Reply #24: July 17, 2010, 05:01:05**

I once stored a new motorbike battery in a fridge. It was well-wrapped and taped. I suppose my first ex-wife was a bit of a sport about it.
My partner told her fellow-workers about it and it divided the staff!

Surferdude · **Reply #25: July 17, 2010, 05:16:48**

I didn't mean store car batteries in the fridge

However, I found this on Yahoo. Interesting about the Nimh type as I'm often complaining about them losing their charge too quickly.

We searched on "batteries freezer" and also looked at several battery manufacturer's web sites to find the answer to this question. The search results led to a very detailed frequently asked questions (FAQ) page about AA and AAA cell batteries, as well as its related battery myths page that provided a plethora of information about batteries.

According to these sources, storing batteries in the freezer (or refrigerator) will make them last longer, but it depends on what kind of battery you're using. And in the long run, it may not be worth the hassle.

For alkaline batteries (the most common kind of household battery), putting them in the freezer will extend their shelf life by less than 5%. And cold batteries can't be used immediately -- you have to wait until they've warmed up to room temperature first. If you need those batteries for a flashlight in an emergency, this could prove problematic. When stored at room temperature, alkaline batteries retain 90% of their power, and the average shelf life of alkaline batteries is five to seven years.

For NiMH and Nicad batteries (often used for electronics), storing them in the freezer might be more practical. These kinds of batteries lose their charge after a few days when kept at room temperature. But they'll retain a 90% charge for months if you store them in the freezer. Just like alkaline batteries, you'll need to wait until they've warmed up before using them. However, this isn't a problem when you need new batteries for your digital camera or other electronic gadget.

Battery manufacturers tend to agree. Kodak says "refrigeration is not necessary, nor is it recommended" and "freezing is not recommended" for its alkaline batteries. Duracell advises: "Do not refrigerate Duracell batteries. This will not make them last longer." Both recommend storing batteries in a cool, dry place.

Actually, the last sentence seems to back up earlier observations that car batteries last longer in cold climes.

eye30 · **Reply #26: July 17, 2010, 12:22:49**

I've had a battery loose it charge both in the summer and the winter.

Winter I can understand as it works that little bit harder to turn the engine over.

Summer must be to do with excess use of the blower to keep cool!

2i30s · **Reply #27: July 17, 2010, 12:30:00**

Quote from: Lorian on July 16, 2010, 23:22:21

Yup that's lagging. My battery came from production with a little jacket all around it. Never seen the like before. Could just be the european-sourced batteries.

the insulation on a modern cars battery isn't just to keep it cool or warm but also to eliminate as much debris flying around from the battery in a collision.

agentr31 · **Reply #28: July 17, 2010, 17:11:59**

i wouldnt like a face full of acid!!!

eye30 · **Reply #29: July 17, 2010, 17:48:55**

The packing is there to protect the battery from the weather either too hot or cold.

Changes in weather/temperature/humidity all have a effect on the battery contents so by having the jacket help, so the theory goes, to stabilise battery contents.

Also, if you look it keeps the battery nice and snug, just like a warm winter coat.