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Title: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 04, 2013, 08:22:37 PM
I am not happy with my vehicle battery, came with my Ford Ranger I bought 3 years ago, it is failing me again. 


I tried a battery store across from the Power Company, but they wanted to sell me the same battery I had in my truck. 


Is there a good place that stocks maintenance free batteries for trucks?  I don't want the add water kind. 




I plan to check the store on the way to 226 just before you get to the 7-11 as you start to leave Buriram. 



Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Admin on October 04, 2013, 09:28:39 PM
I am not happy with my vehicle battery, came with my Ford Ranger I bought 3 years ago, it is failing me again. 

I tried a battery store across from the Power Company, but they wanted to sell me the same battery I had in my truck. 

Is there a good place that stocks maintenance free batteries for trucks?  I don't want the add water kind. 

I plan to check the store on the way to 226 just before you get to the 7-11 as you start to leave Buriram. 
There is a small battery shop but well known on Jira road.
As you drive on Jira from Taweekit, about 500M on the left side, drive slow and you will see the place.
Can you explain the reason you are not satisfied with your current battery?
Is it because of the maintanance you need to refill the battery with liquid? Are you maintaining the battery on regular basis and its still failing?
Life cycle of car battery in Thailand is approx 2-3 years.

Last question: Did install any additional electronic system in your truck?

sawadi
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 04, 2013, 09:56:54 PM
I am a spoiled American.  I would ignore the battery until there were problems, or every 4-5 years.  I concluded 30 years ago to replace vehicle batteries every 4 years, even when the warranty was for more than 7. 

Where are these 7 year batteries I easily bought in the US?  Yes I know this is Thailand (TIT).  But this has been easy in the US for over 10 years.  Heck, the battery shop I checked had Panasonic Maintenance Free Batteries, but only for cars.  Why not pick ups.

So I would like to get a battery that lasts 4+ years that you don't have to check. 

If I can't find because TIT, I will live with it.  But I really try to reduce my hassles. 




As to the last question.  Very Interesting.  Yes, replaced the stereo with a DVD Player and back up cam. 



Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Admin on October 04, 2013, 09:59:55 PM
Don't be spoiled! Maintain the battery!!
Seriously, try the small shop I told you about, maybe he will know the kind of battery you need.

sawadi
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: nookiebear on October 05, 2013, 06:13:24 AM
I am not happy with my vehicle battery, came with my Ford Ranger I bought 3 years ago, it is failing me again. 


I tried a battery store across from the Power Company, but they wanted to sell me the same battery I had in my truck. 


Is there a good place that stocks maintenance free batteries for trucks?  I don't want the add water kind. 




I plan to check the store on the way to 226 just before you get to the 7-11 as you start to leave Buriram. 




3 years is pretty good for over here..........Sealed Batteries are available for pick-ups ,but don't seem to last as long as the normal 'top-up'type............Could be something to do with the climate we live in!
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: nookiebear on October 05, 2013, 06:15:11 AM
I am a spoiled American.   




The quote of the year!
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 05, 2013, 10:24:12 AM
I am not happy with my vehicle battery, came with my Ford Ranger I bought 3 years ago, it is failing me again. 


I tried a battery store across from the Power Company, but they wanted to sell me the same battery I had in my truck. 


Is there a good place that stocks maintenance free batteries for trucks?  I don't want the add water kind. 




I plan to check the store on the way to 226 just before you get to the 7-11 as you start to leave Buriram. 




3 years is pretty good for over here..........Sealed Batteries are available for pick-ups ,but don't seem to last as long as the normal 'top-up'type............Could be something to do with the climate we live in!

Thanks for sealed battery advice. 

As far as the climate, it is not too different than Southern Florida/Alabama or Hawaii, and I haven't noted any special battery issues coming from those areas (I used to own property on Lake Okeechobee, big lake a little north of Miami)

Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: gotlost on October 05, 2013, 10:44:01 AM
Batteries in Thailand are the shits. Your lucky to get 3 years on a new one. You can buy the best that money can buy BUT it will crap out in 3 years. I have a 2008 Toyota 4x4, in 20011 I had to replace the battery. By next year I'll replace it again.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 05, 2013, 11:07:38 AM
Batteries in Thailand are the shits. Your lucky to get 3 years on a new one.


I just brought a new battery for my Honda Wave......the last one lasted me 9 years   :biggrin:

Your right about car batteries though  smilenod
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: gotlost on October 05, 2013, 11:30:01 AM
That is on a bike and those batteries are NOT the same as for car or truck.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 05, 2013, 12:49:50 PM
That is on a bike and those batteries are NOT the same as for car or truck.

You're very argumentative  :P

That's why I said you was right about Car batteries  love6

I did have Car battery that lasted 5 years but as you say,rule of thumb is about 2-3 years  smilenod
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: gotlost on October 05, 2013, 02:53:16 PM
Oops missed the car bat part. love2
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Nobby on October 05, 2013, 02:53:28 PM
That is on a bike and those batteries are NOT the same as for car or truck.

You're very argumentative  :P

That's why I said you was right about Car batteries  love6

I did have Car battery that lasted 5 years but as you say,rule of thumb is about 2-3 years  smilenod

That must have slowed down your Honda Wave, Alan C !  :D :D :D (Banter)
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 05, 2013, 03:50:30 PM
That is on a bike and those batteries are NOT the same as for car or truck.

You're very argumentative  :P

That's why I said you was right about Car batteries  love6

I did have Car battery that lasted 5 years but as you say,rule of thumb is about 2-3 years  smilenod

That must have slowed down your Honda Wave, Alan C !  :D :D :D (Banter)

Speed kills  bike037
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2013, 05:03:31 PM
I think it's all down to maintenance,
I remember I had a new Mitsubishi triton and haven't replaced battery for 4 years!
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: gotlost on October 05, 2013, 06:32:23 PM
Length of service on a car battery will very. You may get that 4, 5 or 6 years BUT be aware and the following is is taken from one of the leading Thai manufactures website.

What is the warranty period on a Yuasa battery?
 

Yuasa Battery, Inc. does not handle warranty issues directly. All inquiries should be directed to the dealer where the battery was purchased. The dealer's distributor sets the warranty period and handles all warranty claims. The warranty time frame is not specified by Yuasa, but the majority of the distributors give 6 months free replacement, provided the customer has dated proof of purchase.
6 months???WTF.
Exide one of the leading manufacture in the USA on some batteries give up to a 9 year warranty.

That 6 months that Yuasa quotes is typical for Thailand. BEWARE. After 3 years your on borrowed time.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Alan on October 05, 2013, 10:33:33 PM
Wow this is riveting....... tired1
 
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 06, 2013, 12:28:56 PM
I got a charge out it. 

Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 06, 2013, 12:56:36 PM
Some of the posts are positive ,some are negative but on the whole a very grounded thread   :biggrin:
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 06, 2013, 04:33:38 PM
Yes, several posters cranked out some words. 

Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 06, 2013, 07:05:44 PM
 :biggrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_8n2Qgguto
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Singhma on October 07, 2013, 04:21:46 PM
Hi..it is recommended to buy any battery by the CCA..or Cold Cranking AMPS..the more CCA the higher cost.
A Cheap$50  battery has around 280 to 320 CCA..
Here is a link to what some people have used in their Rangers..

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/electrical-tech/25874-battery.html

Cheers :)
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: tommynew on October 07, 2013, 04:32:43 PM
Eric69, you forgot about the bright sparks and dim bulbs
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 07, 2013, 05:21:57 PM
Eric69, you forgot about the bright sparks and dim bulbs

There have been a few indicators on where to buy a new battery on this thread ,so that should give them a good  jump-start  :laugh:
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 07, 2013, 05:25:41 PM
์Nookie already accounted for the dim bulbs.   

But I have been alternating on the battery everlast and inside duracel. 

Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: erik69 on October 07, 2013, 05:31:18 PM
I had a fight with 2 duracels  boxingguy

I was charged with assault on batterys  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 07, 2013, 07:39:15 PM
Well a dozen volts aligned with direct current events caused discharge issues, however I was able to jump start the project. 


 party16

Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 07, 2013, 10:11:30 PM
Hi..it is recommended to buy any battery by the CCA..or Cold Cranking AMPS..the more CCA the higher cost.
A Cheap$50  battery has around 280 to 320 CCA..
Here is a link to what some people have used in their Rangers..

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/electrical-tech/25874-battery.html

Cheers :)

The problem with the link is that it is basically US, talking about Walmart and Optima.  If I was in the states, it would be very easy, just drive up to an Advanced Auto, Walmart, Autozone, etc, and get a near top of the line maintenance free battery for about 3000 baht.  Unfortunately I have not seen any of these stores in Thailand, or even a clone of one.   

Which is why I started the thread in the hope that I had just missed the right store. 

I think the summation is that TIT, live with a 3 year battery and be happy, check the water. 

 
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: gotlost on October 08, 2013, 07:54:07 AM
Hi..it is recommended to buy any battery by the CCA..or Cold Cranking AMPS..the more CCA the higher cost.
A Cheap$50  battery has around 280 to 320 CCA..
Here is a link to what some people have used in their Rangers..

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/electrical-tech/25874-battery.html

Cheers :)

The problem with the link is that it is basically US, talking about Walmart and Optima.  If I was in the states, it would be very easy, just drive up to an Advanced Auto, Walmart, Autozone, etc, and get a near top of the line maintenance free battery for about 3000 baht.  Unfortunately I have not seen any of these stores in Thailand, or even a clone of one.   

Which is why I started the thread in the hope that I had just missed the right store. 

I think the summation is that TIT, live with a 3 year battery and be happy, check the water. 

 

In spades. You learn fast and all other info is interesting but of no use in Thailand.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Singhma on October 08, 2013, 04:06:09 PM
Hi ... the info I posted was about CCA ( Cold Cranking Amps)..Identify what your vehicle should have.
Ford Ranger 760 CCA battery..
Hence, the link to Ford Ranger Forum, where people have used different batteries.

So, maybe to you, its of no use in Thailand, with the right size (CCA) battery for your vehicle, you won't be stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery.


Cheers character3
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on October 14, 2013, 05:21:51 PM
I procrastinated long enough (easy when you have a 2nd car), so today I bought a new battery, basically the same one I had in the truck.  So the truck starts on its own again without a jump.

However, I bought it from what could almost be an Auto Parts store in America.  Had the largest selection of batteries I have seen (plus lots of other vehicle stuff).  However, TIT.  They had several maintenance free batteries on display, but they had none to sell.  Go figure. 

The store is just past the light on 288 like you are going to Surin, just before the 7-11 Gas Station.   
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: urleft on February 24, 2017, 04:24:10 PM
Just a revisit to this thread.  My old truck battery barely lasted 3 years, but for lack of a good selection I ended up basically with the same battery.  However this time I check the water at intervals, probably put in a 3/4 bottle of electrolyte (pink bottle 20 baht), and this one looks like it is going to make 4 years. 

However, my 2012 Suzuki car battery was going bad so I decided to go to the B Quick Tires at the north side of Robinsons, left the car with them, went shopping and now am trying a sealed battery.  Will see how that works. 
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: dimple joe on February 25, 2017, 12:39:16 AM
Congratulations; it's good to see you post something which is not about The Donald.

party1
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: nookiebear on February 25, 2017, 05:18:06 AM
Congratulations; it's good to see you post something which is not about The Donald.

party1
+ 1
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Starman on February 25, 2017, 09:19:08 PM
Congratulations; it's good to see you post something which is not about The Donald.

party1

Digging up threads over 3 years old is almost just as boring though.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: nookiebear on February 26, 2017, 06:58:06 AM
Congratulations; it's good to see you post something which is not about The Donald.

party1

Digging up threads over 3 years old is almost just as boring though.
Shame he has nothing better to do
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: davureborn on February 26, 2017, 07:38:07 AM
Congratulations; it's good to see you post something which is not about The Donald.

party1

Digging up threads over 3 years old is almost just as boring though.
Shame he has nothing better to do

I was going to hook onto this thread about a new battery place that just opened but I shan't bother now, I may be put to public shame.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Starman on February 26, 2017, 07:46:45 AM
Go on. Give it a go.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: davureborn on February 26, 2017, 08:37:17 PM
Go on. Give it a go.

Control freak?
Or are you really into SM?
Probably both.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Starman on February 26, 2017, 08:47:27 PM
Why not just share your knowledge ?

Control freak???? Funny.
Title: Re: Buying a Vehicle Battery
Post by: Freddy on March 07, 2017, 02:59:31 PM
Ive got a battery related question so will start a new thread and keep everyone hunky dory.