[chris7027]

Hi to all.
I'm just curious to know if we r using those maintenance free car battery... Usually wats de life span? How do we know that its time to change to a new battery (cos i think de indicator on de battery is not accurate)..? Anyone got similiar experience to share..? Thanks..

[vr2turbo]

chris,

ha! ha! you are quite right. I recently changed my MF battery with
indicator for another. I ask the spare part shop guy why is there no
indicator in this one. He mentioned that the indicators are not accurate
and manufacturers are now removing them instead.
That was his quote, not sure whether it is correct or not, but the battery
I got is from Century.
Lifespan, I presume one and a half years should be okay, but I change only
when I have problem. Keep a set of good jumper cable at hand in case of
emergencies like this......

rdgs,

[EKSL]

Aiya, u cannot trust the MF batteries in the market! Mine hardly 1 year
already kaput! Anybody can vouch for quality MF battery brand & price?

[vr2turbo]

EKSL,

Yours no warranty meh? Normally warranty is one year.
Last time I had one that went flat, 2 weeks before one year and I manage to
claim a new battery.
Very hard to say how long it will last. I have one brand "Roadmaster" Made
in Philippines, already more then 2 years and still running.
Had one from Indonesia, but last only One and a half years. Current one is
"Century" brand....local

rdgs,

[chris7027]

Mine MF battery brand is "DELKOR". I bought it from Hawk tyre shop on
Feb'06 for RM180. That guy say its from US brand. Dun its true or not...
but so far its ok & no problem..

Just scared anytime now will 'die' on me cos 2 yrs already..

[ric123]

guys,
Does anyone know where to sell off their old battery ? I am currently have
a problem where to sell off my battery as my kong off durin the CNY period
so i have to get one battery from Enos.

By the way does anyone know what is the price now for the following batt:-

Din55 batt

[EKSL]

Ric,

u can sell to the newspaper man with the van that goes around your
housing area or some part shops. I think the scrap price ranges from $5
to $15 depending on your luck.

[Kevin]

Delkor is Korean. AC Delco is US. MF batteries are the way to go.

[vr2turbo]

Yah, even the prices are a way to go.
Latest price check, batteries are something like 30 to 50 % up in prices.

rdgs,

[Billykid]

Battery life shorten sometimes maybe due to other factors like poor
charging from alternator, current drain, or long storage period without
charging particularly for MF battery.

Ac Delco is a US brand, but made in Korea too. Batteries price increase
few time in last 2 years due to price hike in lead.