Should I get the battery in my car replaced?

Question

I have a 2003 Corolla and Midas gave me a battery reading of 12.5 V and 528 CCA.

Answer 1

If, and this is a big if, Your battery tests at 12.5 volts and 528 CCA, no.

Why do you think your battery needs replacing?

1: slow crank = battery low on charge
2: crank but no start= not a battery problem
3: a slow "gtlgtlgtlrrrrrrrr" sound when you turn the key =battery low on charge
4: a "click" when you turn the key= bad starter
5: no horn no lights no motorcar =either a completely flat battery or a blown Main Fuse or extensive electrical problems.

A battery is merely a place to store electrical energy If it is unable to give it's stored energy to the starter, check the cables first, the starter second, and the ignition switch third.

Since I am in the business of replacing batteries, I will say: "Yes! Buy a battery from me! Do not come back complaining if your battery does not solve your problem, though."

Just kidding ;)

Answer 2

sounds like you are already having problems, I think you answered part of your own qestion already. I would clean the inside of the battery terminals with baking soda and water and a terminal cleaner or stiff wire brush. always use eye protection around batteries , brush away from your face and body. and disconnect the negative or black first, and connect it up last. never touch tools to battery posts or metal at the same time. take the car to a large auto parts store, they will check your battery , your alternator and starter for free. Once you find out what the problem is , then you can go with a solution. Each time you jump start a vehicle , you run the risk of crossed wires, exploding batteries and damaged charging system. I would fix the problem or park the car.

Answer 3

Are you having trouble starting it?

A test is to put a multimeter across the battery terminals and get someone to start the car, if your voltage drops to around 9 or 10 volts when the engine is cranking consider replacing it.

If the battery is the original it probably is getting to the end of it's life. Always be wary of "free" checks.

Answer 4

take it to auto zone and ask for a test if it doesnt hold the charge then buy a three dollar fluid tester for each battery section add distilled water to the bottom of the cap and test each one 12.5 is good

Answer 5

My understanding was that a battery needs to be replaced if it won't charge to 12.3 volts or above. Of course, many things can come into play like terminal corrosion, integrity of connections, and so on.

Answer 6

Take it to Autozone and they will hook it up to their tester and will give you a less biased result. Your battery sounds good to me if it was not being charged by the alternator. The alternator would make it over 14 V. Autozone's your best bet.

Answer 7

Midas are thief,go to pep boys

Answer 8

here's a link to them on ebay.