Battery replacement experience?
03-06-20, 04:35 PM
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Battery replacement experience?
My 2016 NXFsport will be 4 years this month. What are users here experiencing when to replace? I was thinking, every battery i have ever replaced on a car has been an emergency AAA call to start and replace.
The last time i replaced a battery, the car had just been to dealer and battery tested fine, but died a week later.
Apparently batteries last differently depending on various factors, but average seems to be 4-6 years.
Taking my NX into 48 month service this month.
I was thinking to be proactive and ask them to replace. Smart?
The last time i replaced a battery, the car had just been to dealer and battery tested fine, but died a week later.
Apparently batteries last differently depending on various factors, but average seems to be 4-6 years.
Taking my NX into 48 month service this month.
I was thinking to be proactive and ask them to replace. Smart?
03-06-20, 04:44 PM
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Especially after 4 years. Yes. Dead battery isn't an if but a when. It's only about $100-140 and no waiting for the AAA truck.
03-06-20, 08:41 PM
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Old batteries often die shortly after have been "load-tested". If you feel like replacing battery, just go to Walmart or Autozone, buy a battery and replace it. It takes 10 min to do it. FYI, I would not buy Costco battery. It is junk now days.
03-07-20, 06:43 AM
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Costco sells Interstate batteries exclusively. I haven't heard one bad comment about them. Did you have a bad experience?
03-07-20, 07:42 AM
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Absolutely smart to be proactive. As others mentioned, a battery isn't that expensive, especially when bought in non-emergency situations. 4 years is also a good mark to change.
I personally do not like Toyota/Lexus OEM batteries, I think they are still made by Panasonic, never lasted over 4 years for me unlike Interstate and do cost more from the dealer. I do tend to push every last amp out my batteries though but I have yet to be left stranded with an Interstate.
I cannot remember Costco's prior battery supplier but those were also hit/miss. Now that they sell Interstate and CHEAP, I have also had no issues with these. You can also get Interstate a Firestore Tire Dealers for a bit more money.
I personally do not like Toyota/Lexus OEM batteries, I think they are still made by Panasonic, never lasted over 4 years for me unlike Interstate and do cost more from the dealer. I do tend to push every last amp out my batteries though but I have yet to be left stranded with an Interstate.
I cannot remember Costco's prior battery supplier but those were also hit/miss. Now that they sell Interstate and CHEAP, I have also had no issues with these. You can also get Interstate a Firestore Tire Dealers for a bit more money.
03-07-20, 10:48 AM
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Does anyone know the 'secret' the AAA guy used to ensure there was continuous continuity when battery was pulled/replaced?
Would the dealer do it the same way so settings aren't lost?
I don't want to lose settings, and whatever he did was great (on my old 2003 RX); he told me what he did, but that was years ago, no memory.
Would the dealer do it the same way so settings aren't lost?
I don't want to lose settings, and whatever he did was great (on my old 2003 RX); he told me what he did, but that was years ago, no memory.
03-07-20, 10:58 AM
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yes, I did have problems with Interstate sold by Costco. Years back Costco offered 84 months warranty and batteries were good quality. Today's Costco warranty is 48 months and batteries do not last even warranty time-frame. on my last car i replaced battery 3 times, and since even warranty replacement is prorated, it not worth of hassle.
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03-07-20, 11:00 AM
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Does anyone know the 'secret' the AAA guy used to ensure there was continuous continuity when battery was pulled/replaced?
Would the dealer do it the same way so settings aren't lost?
I don't want to lose settings, and whatever he did was great (on my old 2003 RX); he told me what he did, but that was years ago, no memory.
Would the dealer do it the same way so settings aren't lost?
I don't want to lose settings, and whatever he did was great (on my old 2003 RX); he told me what he did, but that was years ago, no memory.
03-09-20, 02:37 PM
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Like you said there are many factors that can influence the lifespan of a car battery like climate, habit, and how often you drive the car. I would start by testing your battery with a multi-meter to see what kind of reading you are getting before you decide on next steps. If it concerns you that much, then I would just replace the battery asap with a decent aftermarket battery or oem (if yours is still covered under manufacturer warranty).
Either way, you should always carry a portable jump starter
Either way, you should always carry a portable jump starter
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