OEM car battery life - How long did your OE battery last? - Page 2 - Team-BHP

tsk1979 · 1st March 2006, 10:19

OEM batteries are exide in most cases and last 2-3 years at the most. But due to 1 year warranty, even a battery going kaput after 1.5 years will mean buying a new one.
I replaced my battery with a panasonic one due to 3 years warranty.
this ensures peace of mind, and also there is a live indicator on the battery telling its condition(charged, discharge, defect)

nitrous · 1st March 2006, 12:39

Yes, even my second battery in my ikon (Amaron) has this indicator which tells the condition of the battery.

Zappo · 1st March 2006, 14:54

So what exactly do we need to check? The distilled water level in the compartments? I can not think anything beyond this. Also, in Exide Freedom batteries how often do we need to do this?

tsk1979 · 1st March 2006, 14:56

Actually you need to check the specific gravity. On maintaince free batteries you should not need to do this unless you run into problem
normally these batteries go kaput due to alternator problems. But when you have 3 years warranty you are saved the expense.

santosh.s · 1st March 2006, 16:17

I suppose all cars use lead-acid type of battery. Apart from checking the fluid level/gravity, the most important trick is to keep them as much charged as possible. Use of electric devices should be restricted to bare minimum when the engine is not running. These batteries can get damaged if left in discharged state, thereby reducing the life. In case there is any problem in charging circuitry, it should be fixed at the earliest (I think all cars have some kind of indicator for such fault).

humyum · 1st June 2006, 18:42

I have a maruti 800 1998 model carbureted.Mine lasted for about 5 nd half years

panky12345 · 1st June 2006, 20:37

something in the tune of 2 - 2.5 yrs!

aZa · 1st June 2006, 21:28

Anyone had any experience with Yellow top or red top's life cycle ?

Tool · 2nd June 2006, 01:18

hello guys .. i own a optima yellow top...
yes this even i wanna know... anyone with long experince with the yello wor red top from optima please do mention your feelings here tooo

low_bass_makker · 3rd June 2006, 01:24

Earlier I had a zen the average life of the battery was nearly 10-12 months. It was because I used to play my system loud. And many times there used to be no water in the battery. So no service of battery no long life.

But now I have installed yellow top till now man no complaints.........

Tool · 5th June 2006, 19:37

super sweet !!! good to know...

heheh see 1st smiley... and approximately how long have you had the yellow top for bro ?
but thank you for your information.. highly appreciated..... makes me feeel goood

autopsyche · 6th June 2006, 01:10

I would vote Amaron as the best battery currently available in the market for its build quality and battery life. Comes with a 1 yr replacement and additional 2 yrs Pro-rata warranty.

The real juice in a battery is determined by the CCA (cold cranking amperes) output. Heavey duty vehicles like skoda diesels have 400-450cca batteries... normal midsize sedans have 300-350cca rating.

I use an electronic battery tester (which i bought from the us) to check the cca rating. When checked upon, new batteries an amaron 350cca rated battery actually had upwards of 450cca (thus more life)... while that was not the same case with exide or any other manufacturer.

Arush

santosh.s · 6th June 2006, 20:56

"prevention is better than cure" holds good for battery. I have seen, once getting dammaged it does not return to its normal operation even after fully recharging it. The cure is to live with its poor performance or get a new one. Is it possible to get them repaired?

To add to my post #20, I would say you should be aware of the capacity of your battery and power requirements of various accessories. 100W+ each headlights or audio player with thumping active subwoofers can drain the battery quite faster.

kb100 · 6th June 2006, 21:34

the rellow tops reputedly last for 8-10 yrs.... however not met any one who has first hand experience.

But yes... if one is a Battery abuser you need to go for a Deep Cycle Battery... only those ones will last..

deepakchan · 12th June 2006, 18:11

I would also rate Amaron as the best. Although the OEM (which is also Amaron) on my bolero gave up at 26 months. I've tortured the poor battery left right center. I have a 5.1 DVD Home theater in my car which sucks juice like anything. And there are times where I have seen a movie for 1 full hour without the engine running. Man I mean its just more than amazing work.

I just replaced my OEM battery today with a slightly higher amperage 80A again Amaron (OEM was 75A). The warranty was 18 months replacement + 18 month pro-rata compensation. Too early to comment on the replacement now.

[quote=autopsyche]I would vote Amaron as the best battery currently available in the market for its build quality and battery life. Comes with a 1 yr replacement and additional 2 yrs Pro-rata warranty.

View Poll Results: How long did your OE battery last on your new car?
13-18 months	9	11.84%
2 years to 3 years	17	22.37%
3 years and above	50	65.79%
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1st March 2006, 10:19	#16 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,044 View My Garage	OEM batteries are exide in most cases and last 2-3 years at the most. But due to 1 year warranty, even a battery going kaput after 1.5 years will mean buying a new one. I replaced my battery with a panasonic one due to 3 years warranty. this ensures peace of mind, and also there is a live indicator on the battery telling its condition(charged, discharge, defect) __________________ .--- ..- ... - - .-- --- -- --- .-. . -.. .- -.-- ... - --- --. --- !!

1st March 2006, 12:39	#17 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Yes, even my second battery in my ikon (Amaron) has this indicator which tells the condition of the battery. __________________ Maruti - Everyone comes home with rattles!

1st March 2006, 14:54	#18 (permalink)
Zappo Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,872	So what exactly do we need to check? The distilled water level in the compartments? I can not think anything beyond this. Also, in Exide Freedom batteries how often do we need to do this? __________________ Announcements are important. Read the Advertising Announcement here. Classifieds section has its rules. Read here.

1st March 2006, 14:56	#19 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Noida, New Delhi Posts: 8,044 View My Garage	Actually you need to check the specific gravity. On maintaince free batteries you should not need to do this unless you run into problem normally these batteries go kaput due to alternator problems. But when you have 3 years warranty you are saved the expense. __________________ .--- ..- ... - - .-- --- -- --- .-. . -.. .- -.-- ... - --- --. --- !!

1st March 2006, 16:17	#20 (permalink)
santosh.s BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 602 View My Garage	my few cents I suppose all cars use lead-acid type of battery. Apart from checking the fluid level/gravity, the most important trick is to keep them as much charged as possible. Use of electric devices should be restricted to bare minimum when the engine is not running. These batteries can get damaged if left in discharged state, thereby reducing the life. In case there is any problem in charging circuitry, it should be fixed at the earliest (I think all cars have some kind of indicator for such fault).

1st June 2006, 18:42	#21 (permalink)
humyum BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 707 View My Garage	I have a maruti 800 1998 model carbureted.Mine lasted for about 5 nd half years __________________ Its not the age,Its the mileage

1st June 2006, 20:37	#22 (permalink)
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,407	something in the tune of 2 - 2.5 yrs! __________________ Yehi hota hai toh aakhir yahi hota kyun hai??

1st June 2006, 21:28	#23 (permalink)
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	Anyone had any experience with Yellow top or red top's life cycle ? __________________ -[ " If the ride is more fly, then you must buy. " - Snoop Dogg ]-

2nd June 2006, 01:18	#24 (permalink)
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 344 View My Garage	hello guys .. i own a optima yellow top... yes this even i wanna know... anyone with long experince with the yello wor red top from optima please do mention your feelings here tooo

3rd June 2006, 01:24	#25 (permalink)
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,749 View My Garage	Earlier I had a zen the average life of the battery was nearly 10-12 months. It was because I used to play my system loud. And many times there used to be no water in the battery. So no service of battery no long life. But now I have installed yellow top till now man no complaints......... __________________ If you are good at something do not do it for free !!!!

5th June 2006, 19:37	#26 (permalink)
Tool BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 344 View My Garage	super sweet !!! good to know... heheh see 1st smiley... and approximately how long have you had the yellow top for bro ? but thank you for your information.. highly appreciated..... makes me feeel goood __________________ Why Drink And Drive When You Can Smoke And Fly ??. Front Wheel Drive Is The Work Of Satan !!!

6th June 2006, 01:10	#27 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	I would vote Amaron as the best battery currently available in the market for its build quality and battery life. Comes with a 1 yr replacement and additional 2 yrs Pro-rata warranty. The real juice in a battery is determined by the CCA (cold cranking amperes) output. Heavey duty vehicles like skoda diesels have 400-450cca batteries... normal midsize sedans have 300-350cca rating. I use an electronic battery tester (which i bought from the us) to check the cca rating. When checked upon, new batteries an amaron 350cca rated battery actually had upwards of 450cca (thus more life)... while that was not the same case with exide or any other manufacturer. Arush __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

6th June 2006, 20:56	#28 (permalink)
santosh.s BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 602 View My Garage	"prevention is better than cure" holds good for battery. I have seen, once getting dammaged it does not return to its normal operation even after fully recharging it. The cure is to live with its poor performance or get a new one. Is it possible to get them repaired? To add to my post #20, I would say you should be aware of the capacity of your battery and power requirements of various accessories. 100W+ each headlights or audio player with thumping active subwoofers can drain the battery quite faster.

6th June 2006, 21:34	#29 (permalink)
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KONKAN RAILWAY!! Posts: 1,302	the rellow tops reputedly last for 8-10 yrs.... however not met any one who has first hand experience. But yes... if one is a Battery abuser you need to go for a Deep Cycle Battery... only those ones will last.. __________________ *A closed mouth gathers no Feet.*

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12th June 2006, 18:11	#30 (permalink)
deepakchan Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 4	Amaron ting tong I would also rate Amaron as the best. Although the OEM (which is also Amaron) on my bolero gave up at 26 months. I've tortured the poor battery left right center. I have a 5.1 DVD Home theater in my car which sucks juice like anything. And there are times where I have seen a movie for 1 full hour without the engine running. Man I mean its just more than amazing work. I just replaced my OEM battery today with a slightly higher amperage 80A again Amaron (OEM was 75A). The warranty was 18 months replacement + 18 month pro-rata compensation. Too early to comment on the replacement now. [quote=autopsyche]I would vote Amaron as the best battery currently available in the market for its build quality and battery life. Comes with a 1 yr replacement and additional 2 yrs Pro-rata warranty.