When to replace battery??

mitch28 · 10-07-2012, 01:13 PM

My 2005 OBS still has the original battery which I think would be 8 years old now. Should I replace it now be it fails? Winter is just around the corner!
Thanks.

Mitch

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Ernest · 10-07-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch28

My 2005 OBS still has the original battery which I think would be 8 years old now. Should I replace it now be it fails? Winter is just around the corner!
Thanks.

Mitch

Replace it for piece of mind. You got your moneys worth - no need to take a risk and have a problem at a bad time.

I am in the same situation for my 2005 MDX. keep saying I am going to do it. It will get me one day if I don't do it soon.

aerosaaber · 10-07-2012, 03:25 PM

go to auto zone or advance autoparts (or similar) and have them test it.
but being that old, you might as well replace it anyway.

I recently replaced the battery in my 06 (that as far as I know) was original.

Advance auto had an online code for 25% off so check their website. (I ordered the battery on my smart phone and went back into the store with the order # to get the battery installed.)

Uncle Scotty · 10-08-2012, 01:40 AM

i will never understand the love affair people have for old lame batteries

spending ~$100 to increase reliability by 1000%????

ya wanna get stuck on that first cold morning of fall with a dead battery???

no brainer

CRAZYHAWK · 10-08-2012, 10:00 AM

#35 battery at Costco is less than $70.

mitch28 · 10-08-2012, 10:01 AM

Agreed....

avk · 10-08-2012, 10:20 AM

The only battery that lasted me more than 8 years was an ACDelco bought in 2000 ($60 @ Kmart, long closed). The "green eye" stopped showing after 10 years but it still worked the same, and I replaced the battery just in case a year later. Those are not being made anymore. I'd say 5-6 years is about the maximum. But do not buy anything manufactured by Exide. Both of the Exide batteries I had over time had failed in about two years. The second one was a Bosch-labeled "premium" unit from PepBoys.

Uncle Scotty · 10-08-2012, 10:48 AM

well...its exide or allied signal....pick one

avk · 10-08-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

well...its exide or allied signal....pick one

Exide or Johnson Controls or East Penn Mfg. (best known under Deka and, on East Coast, CarQuest brands). My most recent battery purchase was 35-60 from CarQuest.

10-07-2012, 01:13 PM	#1
mitch28 Scooby Newbie Member#: 175109 Join Date: Mar 2008	When to replace battery?? My 2005 OBS still has the original battery which I think would be 8 years old now. Should I replace it now be it fails? Winter is just around the corner! Thanks. Mitch * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-08-2012, 10:20 AM	#7
avk Scooby Specialist Member#: 17252 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: '06 WX8 59E	The only battery that lasted me more than 8 years was an ACDelco bought in 2000 ($60 @ Kmart, long closed). The "green eye" stopped showing after 10 years but it still worked the same, and I replaced the battery just in case a year later. Those are not being made anymore. I'd say 5-6 years is about the maximum. But do not buy anything manufactured by Exide. Both of the Exide batteries I had over time had failed in about two years. The second one was a Bosch-labeled "premium" unit from PepBoys. Last edited by avk; 10-08-2012 at 04:58 PM.

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10-07-2012, 03:25 PM	#3
aerosaaber Scooby Specialist Member#: 33850 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pittsfield, MA Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon WRC Blue	go to auto zone or advance autoparts (or similar) and have them test it. but being that old, you might as well replace it anyway. I recently replaced the battery in my 06 (that as far as I know) was original. Advance auto had an online code for 25% off so check their website. (I ordered the battery on my smart phone and went back into the store with the order # to get the battery installed.)

10-08-2012, 01:40 AM	#4
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	i will never understand the love affair people have for old lame batteries spending ~$100 to increase reliability by 1000%???? ya wanna get stuck on that first cold morning of fall with a dead battery??? no brainer

10-08-2012, 10:00 AM	#5
CRAZYHAWK Scooby Specialist Member#: 198067 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: RAMSEY, NJ Vehicle: 2009 IMPREZA 2.5i 4d WHITE Premium	#35 battery at Costco is less than $70.

10-08-2012, 10:01 AM	#6
mitch28 Scooby Newbie Member#: 175109 Join Date: Mar 2008	Agreed....

10-08-2012, 10:48 AM	#8
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	well...its exide or allied signal....pick one