Just found this channel - really impressed so far. Thoughtful rather than just opinionated. Rare these days.
@DIYAutoworksNG
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
@Mprikiman
11 ай бұрын
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.
@DIYAutoworksNG
11 ай бұрын
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.
@34979Charlie
8 ай бұрын
@@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
8 ай бұрын
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!
@34979Charlie
8 ай бұрын
@@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.
@teddybear2123
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yep, I agree Napa is good. Any battery will suffer premature failure if not properly cared for.
@peterrudy9207
3 ай бұрын
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 !
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Since I started this and routine desufation, my batteries last much longer.
@EttoreB93
23 күн бұрын
Very informative video, thanks! Where do you find what kind of cold crank value you need to use when testing? (EN, CCA etc)
@DIYAutoworksNG
23 күн бұрын
Under battery test, just follow the screen prompts, you'll eventually get to the option.
@JoaoCosta-pb1vd
2 жыл бұрын
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 😕
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
Obrigado!! Sim. Ouvi dizer que Varta e Bosch são feitos na mesma fábrica.
@ManuelKorrigan
2 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@oluwadarefavour9698
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff. Thank you!
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@bakmahon888
26 күн бұрын
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.
@DIYAutoworksNG
24 күн бұрын
Is everything fine now?
@okparasamson7984
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, keep it up.
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@sebczajna700
3 жыл бұрын
Best regards, good video👌
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@blackops7354
Жыл бұрын
Great video
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marcw.5492
Жыл бұрын
hey thanks !
@olumideakinyetun4049
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Followed you here from nairaland. Biko, what did you rub on the terminals of the battery before fitting it in?
@DIYAutoworksNG
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's silicone grease. It's great for preventing battery terminal corrosion.
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
WD-40 would be too thin and will wear off easily. Thanks for the compliment!
@formetoknow540
Жыл бұрын
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
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
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!
@formetoknow540
Жыл бұрын
@@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
@zaimi19
8 ай бұрын
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
@DIYAutoworksNG
8 ай бұрын
Sure you can upgrade to EFB.
@marcw.5492
Жыл бұрын
Im curious why you used the REPAIR feature instead of CAR setting ?
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jimb7406
2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Bradley0beaver
2 жыл бұрын
How is the battery holding up now? At what voltage does it no longer start the car? Thanks
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
Still running like a champ. Haven't yet gone low to the point where it couldn't start the car.
@ricardoflymn2553
8 ай бұрын
Top man
@DIYAutoworksNG
8 ай бұрын
🤙🏼👍🏼
@marcw.5492
Жыл бұрын
Is this battery AGM ? I have BOsch S5 in a Mini Cooper - Thanks
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
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
@marcw.5492
Жыл бұрын
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.
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
Yea, you can try that. If you have a battery tester it will give an estimate of the state of health
@mplscarsales6652
2 жыл бұрын
Do I have tO have a scanner to clear battery saver mode on dash for 2013 Cadillac ATS with AGM Battery 🔋 ?
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I am not sure. Not familiar with Cadillacs.
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@deathxxx1231
2 жыл бұрын
What is maximum voltage to charge EFB battery? My charger is make 14.5-14.6v. It is hurting battery or is ok?
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@deathxxx1231
2 жыл бұрын
@@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...
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
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....
@alexispardo7
2 жыл бұрын
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
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexispardo7
2 жыл бұрын
@@DIYAutoworksNG SOH. After full charged (after driving 30 min), it shows 93% of SOH. Is it acceptable?
@alexispardo7
2 жыл бұрын
My last battery (same model as the new one), lasted for almost 3 years
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
Bosch's should go above 3 years if proper steps are followed
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
93% is not bad. Guess if you use and external smart charger it would go up to the higher 90's.
@shahnasramli2612
2 жыл бұрын
How long (hrs) desulphate taken place?
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
On average 8hrs for car battery, though maximum repair time for the charger used in this video is 16hrs.
@shahnasramli2612
2 жыл бұрын
@@DIYAutoworksNG thanks bro
@DIYAutoworksNG
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@DopeFiend
Жыл бұрын
Haha, my S5 battery been in my ride since 2012, only now it decided to die.
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
I think you should fly the flag at half mast for 10 years of faithful service😀 AGM?
@f5fstop
22 күн бұрын
Need a new microphone, sounded like you are in a garbage can. Info good to know; hopefully, most would already know.
@DIYAutoworksNG
22 күн бұрын
Spot on 👍🏼. I did the mic upgrade some years back and audio in newer videos are much better.
@tomhughes5123
Жыл бұрын
Bosch batteries from afrikan mines ?
@DIYAutoworksNG
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what Bosch's supply chain is, but possible.
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