12V battery still testing good on 2012 Prius C

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  1. LindaOwnsAPrius

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    My 2012 Prius C has 60,500 miles on it-- it just had its 60k inspection.
    I'm the original owner & the 12V battery date is 11/2012-- the original battery.

    The 12V battery results from yesterday:
    Tested 12V battery with loads on. After one minute, it drains to 11.5Volts.
    12V battery is in good condition.

    My question is: should I replace the 12V battery? It's 11 years old & even though it's still strong, am I taking a risk by not replacing it now?
     
    #1 LindaOwnsAPrius, Mar 16, 2023
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    Time to replace it.

    Sure it still works as long as nobody leaves a door ajar all weekend in the garage or something like that. That would completely kill an old one like that.
     
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    You’re living on borrowed time. Either replace it now, or buy a small jump box for when it quits on you, so you don’t get stranded
     
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    good point.. thanks for the response. I'll get the battery replaced asap

    thank you for this… I’m definitely going to replace it
     
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