Proactively replacing 12v

Sure, every 4~5 years, regardless.

 

I have a 2013 and have been considering it myself. However I do use a battery tender nearly everyday to keep it topped off. I would like to replace with a full size battery but have not looked to deep yet. Just a thought. My other thought is how many times have you drain your battery? That would be a determining factor for me. Obviously the more times you drained it to where you needed a jump takes some of the life away each time.

 

Check with something like Solar BA5 first, too.

 

I have never entertained the idea. Batteries don't just drop dead, they slowly degrade. So, I keep an eye on it. Mine almost like new at 50k.
Now if I had ever drained it, that would be a different story. They don't play as nice after that.

 

2012, 50K miles. The original battery settles down to 11.9 volts soon after unplugging. No performance issues yet, but I thought I'd try to bring the voltage up by using a BatteryMINDer Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator System - Model# 1500.

 

It's time.

 

I change mine every 4 years.

 

It's past time.

 

i wonder why, has it ever drained?

 

I replace the 12V battery when it dies twice in a short amount of time. I'm still on the original battery. The first time, I probably left a light on. The second time the battery is probably dead. A dead battery won't strand me on the side of the road. A dead battery will strand me in a parking lot or at home or at work. Some one will be available to help me. That's how I look at it anyway. If I go to long term airport parking lot or some kind of trip, I bring my portable battery jumper/air compressor USB charger/flashlight/beacon.

 

a jump pack is a handy thing to have, and then you can hang onto your 12v to the bitter end.

 

2010 Prius II purchased in August 2009 and still have the original 12v. Just took a week long trip and left the Prius in long term parking. When I returned this afternoon, it started up.

But I carry a portable jump pack and use the Battery MINDer 1510 monthly to ensure it stays in working order. It has never been drained down, so I feel comfortable "rollin' the dice" a little longer.

But do what you feel comfortable with .

 

That is some miracle 8 year battery you got there. I keep reminding myself to buy the 1510 but still haven't.

Next time, give me a call and I will drop you off at the airport. Don't pay those ridiculous long term airport fees. I got an SUV now.

 

The 1510 is around $49 on Amazon currently. Put it in your cart and I'm sure it will arrive.

Thanks for the offer on SFO. It was $25 a day for long term parking, so it makes sense. Next trip I am also considering BART, and leaving my car with a coworker or something. $25 a day is highway robbery !

We'll have to see next time .

 

Yeah, I know you're right

 

We dropped our daughter and son in law's vehicle at YVR, around 11pm, when they were coming home. They drove out around 2am. The charge: $60. Two days you see.

 

Ouch.

Interesting how it is not a rolling 24 hours, but a calendar distinction.