Car battery
Posted by JosephR1313@reddit | Autos | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I have a 2022 Hyundai Tucson SEL it's 5 years old. I'm wondering if I should replace the battery before winter come. Last winter we had several days below zero and I don't want the car not to start.
Surfnazi77@reddit
Have you ever refilled your battery to maintain it
TurkishSwag@reddit
Original batteries last a long time, just wait until it gets cold and if the car doesn’t crank as strong as usual, it’s time for a new battery. Also if the original battery isn’t AGM you don’t need AGM, yes it’s a better battery but if the car isn’t designed for it then it’s a waste. Just make sure whatever battery you get has at least a 3 year warranty.
InfaSyn@reddit
2017 volvo on the og battery, still fine, even let it sit for 3 weeks over this winter and it just started.
Wait until it starts getting sluggish to crank.
Professional-Put4394@reddit
Leave it as it is and buy a jump starter ( about 30quid from AliExpress). That will get you going if/when the battery gives up
Then you can drive to the battery shop, rather than being stranded...
redhandsblackfuture@reddit
I have a 2019 Sierra still on the original battery and I live in Central Canada
JosephR1313@reddit (OP)
You're very lucky
Kiddierose@reddit
Autozone/advance auto will check your battery health. Cold cranking amps are important for cold climates
JosephR1313@reddit (OP)
That's exactly where I went to AutoZone
fasta_guy88@reddit
You should get a portable jump starter (Noco is good), so if your battery dies, you can still start the car. That gives you more options in case your battery dies.
karmais4suckers@reddit
If it’s been tested as delivering or at least close to its rated cold cranking amps, you would probably just be wasting money