intellis

So the Toyota dealership tested my battery when I had my IS in for an oil change. The test reads that my battery is 550 CCA (whatever that is), and the technician stated that I' am well below half of my battery life and that I should get it replaced soon. My battery failed the test. I noticed some battery acid leakage on my battery, but do I really need to have it replaced asap? About how long do you think I can go on this battery?

ELL Y

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I believe CCA stands for cold charging amps, which is a measure of how much power in amps that your battery can provide in a pretty low temperature for a minute or half a minute or so.

I don't know how much or how little 550 is, so I can't comment on that

s6 4rings

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cold cranking amps. my factory battery died got a new one with 800 cca

Keppie

If you trust the mechamic why think twice and risk getting stranded , neing late for a date, work etc? You are going to have to do it sooner or later. Have peace of mind.

tenspeed

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Not ASAP but within the next year or two. If you lived where it gets cold in the winter, I would think about it before winter.

It's hard to come with a definite number. It depends on how often you start the car, how far you travel, etc. You do have time to research and shop around for a new battery. The worse thing that can happen is that your car won't start. How is the car starting now? Is the engine turning over quickly or does it feel a little sluggish. Carry some jumper cables and/or a AAA membership if you worry about it.

intellis

I live in South Carolina. The winters aren't all that cold compared to some other places. This is my daily driver vehicle (until I get a motorcycle in about 10months). The engine turns over quickly, and the startup is fine.

Gville350

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Hello fellow SC member. I believe you are fine...for now. But if you are worried, then replace it. If anything I'd replace it before winter. For now, clean the terminals with a water/baking soda mixture with an old toothbrush.

intellis

I bought some of the battery terminal cleaning solution awhile back, its time for me to use it again. I think I will have it tested in about 6more months to see where I'am at.

Not many of us SC'ers on here, its a pleasure to meet you.

Gregz_IS

Personally I replace batteries on my own stuff when they are 3 years old.

I dont like being stranded or getting that call from my wife that she is having trouble.

At 4 years you are on borrowed time.


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