100% . Most mechanics will put in the battery into the vehicle straight from the shelf. "The car will charge it" - No it will not! That's why car battery chargers exist! Thank you for clarifying this. I use cheaper batteries, but will a little bit of maintenance every month, they can last a decade. Seriously. The last battery I replaced, was done preemptively on 9+ years. I still have that battery at 50% SOH and it can start a car, you just need to charge once in a while.
Wow. 9 years is quite good. What brand? As you say, that regular charge/desulfation is the key! Since I started it, mine last longer too. This is the first premium battery I'm using. Will see how long it lasts.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Thanks for this, I´ll never order another car battery over the internet again, purchased a Varta last time that lasted 12 months, obviously defect from the get go due to sitting to long on the shelf, I didn´t even think to check it back then, just threw it on the charger before fitting to the car.. picking up a new battery soon straight from the shop this time, and I´ll now be taking my multi-meter along with me, I´ve had good experience in the past with Branford , a discount battery here in Denmark about half the price of Bosch, Exide and Varta.. I had a Branford sitting in a tractor once that was only used occasionally, and it lasted almost 10 yrs, it was only topped up with a charger/tender through the winter now and then.. was really surprised.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Yup.. I actually decided myself I would do just that after I commented, but its good to check with an independent volt/multi-meter first apparently.. so I purchased the Konnwei KW600 from amazon and will take both with me.
I can imagine how long it took by ship to your country . Then to finally arrive to the store for sale . And having heard to test the health , no matter what . And to bring it as close as possible to full health by trickle charging it . I would hope any auto repair shop would do the same !
Great video!!! You covered everything about the topic! thank you so much! I have one question. I own an EFB battery that needs to be recharged. At one side of the battery , its a vent hole for the vent hose. when you recharged your battery how did you deal with the gas emitted from the hole? did you put it in well ventilated area?? i'm asking because i have read that when these batteries are charged, hydrogen (extremely explosive) is emitted. THanks a lot again for the video..! very enlightening ! Take care!!!
Hi! Thanks a million for the compliment, means a lot! Yes, I usually charge batteries in well-ventilated areas because of the potential to emit hydrogen during the charging process.
Just install this AGM battery for my Conventional 2009 Toyota Tacoma, it's won't start at first try, it's started at second try and slowly charge. When im stop at red light the truck is hesitating like its losing power. It's take like an hour to fully charge the battery.
Muito bom vídeo 👏, penso que quem fabrica as baterias da Bosch é a fábrica da varta Exide. Apesar de tanta tecnologia hoje, as baterias duram menos anos 😕
Given its almost 2 years old, it will be good to charge it up prior to fitting in the car, though AGM's are much more resistant to stratification and sulfation. Good pick!
@@DIYAutoworksNG I was thinking the exact same give it a good charge. took it to the garage they didn't check anything just put it in start stop still didn't work 😑 so I told them to take it out going to order the charger
Repair helps breakdown sulfation crystals, and since the battery had been sitting for over a year, I thought to do that. It also charges the battery while at it.
@@DIYAutoworksNG If your charger is the same as a CTEK the repair /recon function is to de-stratify the electrolyte by charging at a higher voltage and create gas bubbles. My CTEK smart charger starts all recharge programs with de-sulfation.
Currently my car using B24L MF type battery. Is it ok if I want to upgrade to EFB battery eventhough my car doesn't have start stop function? The reason is more Ah & CCA
So I dug into this a bit more. You may find this resource helpful. www.700r4transmissionhq.com/cadillac-ats-battery-saver-active/ Have you checked that the battery voltage is not below the 11.7v threshold?
is it a rule that thing about low SOH? Mi new battery (80D23L-B / S4 70D-25-B) came with 84% and its DOM is april 2022. I think it could be the same scenario that yours
Interesting to see such low SOH on a battery manufactured in 2022. Not sure if its a Bosch thing, or that someone didn't give the battery enough juice before signing of. Are you speaking of SOH or SOC? If its SOH, I will rather return the battery if its still within the return window.
@@DIYAutoworksNG In my car, alternator can output max 14.4v, so i guess that is correct voltage for normal PB battery. Also i saw that, EFB are compatible upgrade when you have a normal one. But AGM is not compatible, because different charge voltage. And if you still want a AGM, you should tune the regulator to give correct voltage for AGM, and you are good...
Just found this channel - really impressed so far. Thoughtful rather than just opinionated. Rare these days.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
Very informative! Usually battery on my Accord lasted for about 4 years. Next time I will buy bosch.
However Napa battery is pretty decent too.
Thanks. Yep, I agree Napa is good. Any battery will suffer premature failure if not properly cared for.
Very informative video, thanks!
Where do you find what kind of cold crank value you need to use when testing? (EN, CCA etc)
Under battery test, just follow the screen prompts, you'll eventually get to the option.
100% . Most mechanics will put in the battery into the vehicle straight from the shelf. "The car will charge it" - No it will not! That's why car battery chargers exist! Thank you for clarifying this.
I use cheaper batteries, but will a little bit of maintenance every month, they can last a decade. Seriously. The last battery I replaced, was done preemptively on 9+ years. I still have that battery at 50% SOH and it can start a car, you just need to charge once in a while.
Wow. 9 years is quite good. What brand? As you say, that regular charge/desulfation is the key! Since I started it, mine last longer too. This is the first premium battery I'm using. Will see how long it lasts.
@@DIYAutoworksNG Thanks for this, I´ll never order another car battery over the internet again, purchased a Varta last time that lasted 12 months, obviously defect from the get go due to sitting to long on the shelf, I didn´t even think to check it back then, just threw it on the charger before fitting to the car.. picking up a new battery soon straight from the shop this time, and I´ll now be taking my multi-meter along with me, I´ve had good experience in the past with Branford , a discount battery here in Denmark about half the price of Bosch, Exide and Varta.. I had a Branford sitting in a tractor once that was only used occasionally, and it lasted almost 10 yrs, it was only topped up with a charger/tender through the winter now and then.. was really surprised.
Good plan for when picking up a battery. I even take it a step further when going in person, I go with a battery tester!
@@DIYAutoworksNG Yup.. I actually decided myself I would do just that after I commented, but its good to check with an independent volt/multi-meter first apparently.. so I purchased the Konnwei KW600 from amazon and will take both with me.
If you drive it on a long run it will charge it
I can imagine how long it took by ship to your country . Then to finally arrive to the store for sale . And having heard to test the health , no matter what . And to bring it as close as possible to full health by trickle charging it . I would hope any auto repair shop would do the same !
Absolutely. Since I started this and routine desufation, my batteries last much longer.
Great video!!! You covered everything about the topic! thank you so much! I have one question. I own an EFB battery that needs to be recharged. At one side of the battery , its a vent hole for the vent hose. when you recharged your battery how did you deal with the gas emitted from the hole? did you put it in well ventilated area?? i'm asking because i have read that when these batteries are charged, hydrogen (extremely explosive) is emitted. THanks a lot again for the video..! very enlightening ! Take care!!!
Hi! Thanks a million for the compliment, means a lot!
Yes, I usually charge batteries in well-ventilated areas because of the potential to emit hydrogen during the charging process.
hey thanks !
Amazing stuff. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Just install this AGM battery for my Conventional 2009 Toyota Tacoma, it's won't start at first try, it's started at second try and slowly charge. When im stop at red light the truck is hesitating like its losing power. It's take like an hour to fully charge the battery.
Is everything fine now?
Muito bom vídeo 👏, penso que quem fabrica as baterias da Bosch é a fábrica da varta Exide. Apesar de tanta tecnologia hoje, as baterias duram menos anos 😕
Obrigado!! Sim. Ouvi dizer que Varta e Bosch são feitos na mesma fábrica.
Nice video, keep it up.
Many thanks!
Great video
Thanks!
Best regards, good video👌
Thanks!
so its always have the trickle charge on then connect negative first then positive ? and when removing its negative then positive ?
Always connect positive first, negative last. Yep, removing is negative first.
Thanks for the information I've just got a S5 A08 BOSCH AGM 12V 70AH TYPE 096 its code 037 January 2020 I have no way of testing it like u did
Given its almost 2 years old, it will be good to charge it up prior to fitting in the car, though AGM's are much more resistant to stratification and sulfation. Good pick!
@@DIYAutoworksNG I was thinking the exact same give it a good charge. took it to the garage they didn't check anything just put it in start stop still didn't work 😑 so I told them to take it out going to order the charger
Great stuff.
Followed you here from nairaland.
Biko, what did you rub on the terminals of the battery before fitting it in?
Thanks. It's silicone grease. It's great for preventing battery terminal corrosion.
WD-40 would be too thin and will wear off easily.
Thanks for the compliment!
How is the battery holding up now? At what voltage does it no longer start the car? Thanks
Still running like a champ. Haven't yet gone low to the point where it couldn't start the car.
Im curious why you used the REPAIR feature instead of CAR setting ?
Repair helps breakdown sulfation crystals, and since the battery had been sitting for over a year, I thought to do that. It also charges the battery while at it.
@@DIYAutoworksNG If your charger is the same as a CTEK the repair /recon function is to de-stratify the electrolyte by charging at a higher voltage and create gas bubbles. My CTEK smart charger starts all recharge programs with de-sulfation.
Top man
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Is this battery AGM ? I have BOsch S5 in a Mini Cooper - Thanks
Not AGM. It's an enhanced lead acid flooded battery (EFB). Better than your standard sealed maintenance free batteries. AGM are superior to EFB's
I see - no harm in doing that then ? My battery is 2 years old - not clear what is happening but I had to jump start the car recently.
Yea, you can try that. If you have a battery tester it will give an estimate of the state of health
Currently my car using B24L MF type battery. Is it ok if I want to upgrade to EFB battery eventhough my car doesn't have start stop function? The reason is more Ah & CCA
Sure you can upgrade to EFB.
Do I have tO have a scanner to clear battery saver mode on dash for 2013 Cadillac ATS with AGM Battery 🔋 ?
Honestly, I am not sure. Not familiar with Cadillacs.
So I dug into this a bit more. You may find this resource helpful. www.700r4transmissionhq.com/cadillac-ats-battery-saver-active/
Have you checked that the battery voltage is not below the 11.7v threshold?
How long (hrs) desulphate taken place?
On average 8hrs for car battery, though maximum repair time for the charger used in this video is 16hrs.
@@DIYAutoworksNG thanks bro
You're welcome.
Haha, my S5 battery been in my ride since 2012, only now it decided to die.
I think you should fly the flag at half mast for 10 years of faithful service😀 AGM?
is it a rule that thing about low SOH? Mi new battery (80D23L-B / S4 70D-25-B) came with 84% and its DOM is april 2022. I think it could be the same scenario that yours
Interesting to see such low SOH on a battery manufactured in 2022. Not sure if its a Bosch thing, or that someone didn't give the battery enough juice before signing of. Are you speaking of SOH or SOC? If its SOH, I will rather return the battery if its still within the return window.
@@DIYAutoworksNG SOH. After full charged (after driving 30 min), it shows 93% of SOH. Is it acceptable?
My last battery (same model as the new one), lasted for almost 3 years
Bosch's should go above 3 years if proper steps are followed
93% is not bad. Guess if you use and external smart charger it would go up to the higher 90's.
Bosch batteries from afrikan mines ?
Not sure what Bosch's supply chain is, but possible.
Need a new microphone, sounded like you are in a garbage can. Info good to know; hopefully, most would already know.
Spot on 👍🏼. I did the mic upgrade some years back and audio in newer videos are much better.
What is maximum voltage to charge EFB battery? My charger is make 14.5-14.6v. It is hurting battery or is ok?
I am not sure about the max voltage, but I reckon that smart chargers use what is best for the battery condition plus ambient temperature.
@@DIYAutoworksNG In my car, alternator can output max 14.4v, so i guess that is correct voltage for normal PB battery.
Also i saw that, EFB are compatible upgrade when you have a normal one. But AGM is not compatible, because different charge voltage. And if you still want a AGM, you should tune the regulator to give correct voltage for AGM, and you are good...
You are spot on on the AGM. I have also seen online reference to some chargers using as high as 14.7v in some phases....