Just bought a used Honda with 80K miles on it. Pretty sure the old owner never swapped out the battery. It starts fine, but I don't want to get caught off guard one day.
2007-10-11 23:25:40 · 11 answers · asked by InvisibleWar 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes to be safe. They're not that expensive and you can do it yourself at your leisure.
I change mine every three years regardless.
Cars nowdays will give you no warning the battery is ready to fail. It will start fine at 8am and when you go to start at 5pm it will be totally dead and they always fail at the most inopportune time.
2007-10-12 04:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not be particularly worried just yet! However I would keep an eye on it! I would check to see if the belt is tight enough (if not using a "serpentine belt"), since most "V" belts have to be tensioned manually with adjustments! If she was driving in rain, possibly belt slipped for a little while. Also sometimes brushes in alternator hang up for a few seconds (or minutes), but later on just work fine - sometimes for a very long time! You could have somebody check charging system operation -- you can get this done free lots of places, -- just be aware that they sell parts and batterys. Auto Zone, and Wal Mart are commonly talked about, but lots of places do it! Just bear with a grain of salt, if they start telling you you need lots of things ( they may be trying to sell you things you might not need).. If this happens, better to take it to several places, and see if diagnosis matches! After all it is free, - so you only waste the time,-- and not much money! Personally I would just watch and wait to see if problem returns, as it is sometimes hard to tell anything when it appears to be working right!
2016-05-22 01:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still working fine then why bother to change it.
There are enough expenses involved with owning a vehicle, do not spend for the sake of it.
2007-10-12 01:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by burn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the nearest auto store ie: Advance auto and have them test the batterie. it is a free test and will let you know if it is time or not.
2007-10-12 00:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by bulletbob36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait and see how it operates when it gets cold outside, it your car stars slow in the cold then replace the battery.....
2007-10-12 00:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would if the car is more than 4 years old.
2007-10-11 23:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by beach bum 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check to see if your battery voltage is around 14-14.4volts if it is, you should be fine
2007-10-12 06:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt bother
2007-10-11 23:40:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-11 23:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont think so
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2007-10-11 23:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋