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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: dsrio on September 18, 2008, 09:50:55 AM
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This morning my car battery died on me juz 2 mths b4 my car reach 2 yrs. Called nissan hotline & it cost me nearly $110 for them to come down & change a new one within 45 minutes.
Tell tale signs of a dying battery include,
1) when you start ignition, it takes a longer time to crank.
2) fuel gauage meter only jump to the indicated level a few seconds after engine started.
3) battery water level not a good indication as I just checked a fews ago & it was okay.
A bit disappointed as my previous car, its battery last me more than 3 yrs & I only change it because its terminal point was corrosive.
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This morning my car battery died on me juz 2 mths b4 my car reach 2 yrs. Called nissan hotline & it cost me nearly $110 for them to come down & change a new one within 45 minutes.
Tell tale signs of a dying battery include,
1) when you start ignition, it takes a longer time to crank.
2) fuel gauage meter only jump to the indicated level a few seconds after engine started.
3) battery water level not a good indication as I just checked a fews ago & it was okay.
A bit disappointed as my previous car, its battery last me more than 3 yrs & I only change it because its terminal point was corrosive.
Yo man,
Same fate as you this morning.. Car went dead on me..
Got AA to change the Amaron battery for me though..
Think Nissan's battery really weak.. can only last btw
1yr - 1.5 yrs..
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Yo man,
Same fate as you this morning.. Car went dead on me..
Got AA to change the Amaron battery for me though..
Think Nissan's battery really weak.. can only last btw
1yr - 1.5 yrs..
may i know total how much AA charge u ?
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I think AA charges at least $150.
Maintenance free batteries are never as lasting as conventional ones which need battery water top up
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I think AA charges at least $150.
Maintenance free batteries are never as lasting as conventional ones which need battery water top up
Camel don't drink also will die.....
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I think AA charges at least $150.
Maintenance free batteries are never as lasting as conventional ones which need battery water top up
but mine is stock conventional battery still last less than 2 yrs, somemore i checked the battery water level just a few days ago & it is okay, all above the metal level :(
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Do you always turn off your air con and hi fi BEFORE you turn off your engine?
Starting your engine with hi fi and air con already on, can shortern your battery life
Did you install ICE? This is also a killer on stock battery size.
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yup, I always off aircon & radio b4 turning off my engine, been doing this for my previous car too, no ice installed. Maybe tan chong stock battery really cmi.
anyway, I am not really angry with this whole thing as when the car died on me this morning, I am not working so no hurry to go anywhere, juz called them and go home wait.
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Mine lasted 14 months and I'm 16 months into my second battery which is maintenance free. Think the modern car battery is stressed alot more than the older car batteries and there are many more things to check and monitor. Besides, woofer are getting bigger.
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Batteries are temperamental. The one in my previous Sunny died the day after we took delivery. The replacement battery lasted the next 3.25yrs! It was still going when TCM decided it was dying and changed it out...
The one in my current Latio died after a 11months. TCM swapped it for free on site. Strangely enough, it died after I decided to be good and topped off the battery water. Contaminated battery water? Hmm.
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Seems like most of our car battery are short lived... Tan CHong should seriously get
better battery. Its too weak liaoz.. They currently only have 1 kind and its the same
stock battery which comes with a new car.
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may i know total how much AA charge u ?
As my wife is a AA lifetime member, they only bill me for the battery cost.
Ard $120+. :D
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hi there, mine mnt free battery is abt 2 yrs liao..and the past 2 check by mechanic still OK. The stock battery should has been replaced on the 1 yr+ old..not sure if mnt free battery can last as longer as normal battery which req top up... :confused1:
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Seems like most of our car battery are short lived... Tan CHong should seriously get
better battery. Its too weak liaoz.. They currently only have 1 kind and its the same
stock battery which comes with a new car.
You must also understand that for those who got YOM2007 Latio this year, their cars would have been sitting idle in the warehouse for 1 year, hence the short battery life
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You must also understand that for those who got YOM2007 Latio this year, their cars would have been sitting idle in the warehouse for 1 year, hence the short battery life
Clarence...so u changed to main free batt rite? if yes..how much ar? u intend to do ICE?
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Guess TC really using some lousy batch of batteries. I hv changed mine 1st time at 11mths ++ (luckily b4 i yr warranty), got it FOC. Sense the starting cranking was very slow/weak, immediately sent to TC to get it checked and replaced. Somemore they replaced for me a Maintenance Free Batt. Used that for less than 1 1/2 yr, died on me also in carpark. MFB also no use 1, somemre the indicator stil show batt good, so dont trust the indicator too much. Asked for TC tow-truck service, they came and changed for me a normal batt for ~$70++. Then changed my 3rd batt last mth, luckily also 11mths++ (left 1 wk only b4 1 yr), also drove to TC and managed to get it replaced FOC. U can c I hv changed 3 times at TC, all died so early.. haiz.. dont know tis 4th batt can last me more than 1 yr or not.
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Stock battery only cover 1 year warranty? Though our Latio is 3 years warranty?
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Stock battery only cover 1 year warranty? Though our Latio is 3 years warranty?
how much a batt?? how much a car???
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Stock battery only cover 1 year warranty? Though our Latio is 3 years warranty?
Yes, within first year, change FOC, 2nd year pay 50% and 3rd year pay 75%. :smile:
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yup just replcaed mine at tc tpy. mine cming 2 yrs. had no problems at all. sitll 100% but chnaged just in case. anyway 50% off.
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Yes, within first year, change FOC, 2nd year pay 50% and 3rd year pay 75%. :smile:
Wah, got such thing meh? Why battery is not fully cover during warranty period? What else is not fully covered?
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Wah, got such thing meh? Why battery is not fully cover during warranty period? What else is not fully covered?
First time owner right ? Battery is considered consumable and it not part of the engine therefore it only cover 1 year warranty. :smile:
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First time owner right ? Battery is considered consumable and it not part of the engine therefore it only cover 1 year warranty. :smile:
U r right Jazz ;D, first time owner :yehyeh: :yehyeh: More to learn from u guys.
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U r right Jazz ;D, first time owner :yehyeh: :yehyeh: More to learn from u guys.
That what forums are for. Tyres and rims also not included in the warranty as well. :smile:
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Yes, within first year, change FOC, 2nd year pay 50% and 3rd year pay 75%. :smile:
Hi bro Jazz, is it true that the 2nd year can just pay 50% meh..my previous owner changed MFB, panosonic, when check with
the battery shop, they claimed that no such thing as 50% for 2nd year but quote me ~$100 to change new MFB (most probably the same brand)...Pls. advise..Thanks
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2nd year 50% is when you change at Tan Chong, outside battery shop I don't think got such offer
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But the price that Tan Chong charges for its battery is higher than the price outside.
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Hi bro Jazz, is it true that the 2nd year can just pay 50% meh..my previous owner changed MFB, panosonic, when check with
the battery shop, they claimed that no such thing as 50% for 2nd year but quote me ~$100 to change new MFB (most probably the same brand)...Pls. advise..Thanks
Hello Bro,
Sorry for the late reply, yes as Bro dsrio has replied. ;)
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But the price that Tan Chong charges for its battery is higher than the price outside.
what is the TC full price for the battery?
Comfort Delgro is charging $120 for Amaron MF battery, with 15 months warranty.
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confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal :thumbsup:
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confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal :thumbsup:
fully agree, very good deal!
BTW, with warranty?
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Did you check the battery manufacture date?
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fully agree, very good deal!
BTW, with warranty?
Yes, with 1 year standard warranty.. Got mine changed b4 by TC Tow-truck service guy (paid ~$70++), then just recently last mth died on me (at 1 wk b4 1 yr), so got it FOC replaced again at TC.
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Yes, with 1 year standard warranty.. Got mine changed b4 by TC Tow-truck service guy (paid ~$70++), then just recently last mth died on me (at 1 wk b4 1 yr), so got it FOC replaced again at TC.
How come you paid $70+? changed battery at 3rd year?
nymin9 only paid $55 after 50% discount.
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confirm 2nd yr @ TC 50%. just got mine changed 2 wks back. existing batt no problem. just wanted to be safe rather then sorry. anyware 50% less means i pay abt 55. good deal :thumbsup:
You requested to change ? :smile:
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Hello Bro,
Sorry for the late reply, yes as Bro dsrio has replied. ;)
Hi bros Jazz/dsrio, thanks for the info..still not sure if have to change mine though working fine but reaching 2yrs now? Thinking of buy 1 new MFB and place at car boot just in case (of cos at the expense of lower FC ~more weight added on...)
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Hi bros Jazz/dsrio, thanks for the info..still not sure if have to change mine though working fine but reaching 2yrs now? Thinking of buy 1 new MFB and place at car boot just in case (of cos at the expense of lower FC ~more weight added on...)
Assume your car should be out of warranty liao. As long no difficult in cranking, lights wun dim when halt, regular top up of battery water if wet cell, then dun waste money. :smile:
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How come you paid $70+? changed battery at 3rd year?
nymin9 only paid $55 after 50% discount.
price differ for brands and different places. :smile:
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LatioR,
Your battery may be working fine with no problem cranking, but batteries have a life span of 2 yrs on average.
I am sure you do not want to be caught unaware and be faced with a flat battery when you are in rush and also have to end up paying more to call for emergency battery replacenment service.
Don't be penny wise, pound foolish.
2 years is about a good time to get a new battery as a preventive measure. ;)
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Pardon me, but how to top up distilled water on our battery?
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LatioR,
Your battery may be working fine with no problem cranking, but batteries have a life span of 2 yrs on average.
I am sure you do not want to be caught unaware and be faced with a flat battery when you are in rush and also have to end up paying more to call for emergency battery replacenment service.
Don't be penny wise, pound foolish.
2 years is about a good time to get a new battery as a preventive measure. ;)
fully agree, if do not replace your battery at half price at end of 2nd year, it is possible for you to pay full battery price plus emergency service several month later.
base on my and my friends' experience, quite a lot of batteries do not have any symptoms before dying.
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Pardon me, but how to top up distilled water on our battery?
just loosen 6 caps on the top of battery, top the distilled water untill reach max line
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... But please remember to screw back and tighten the 6 caps on your battery after topping up with distilled water. ;)
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fully agree, if do not replace your battery at half price at end of 2nd year, it is possible for you to pay full battery price plus emergency service several month later.
base on my and my friends' experience, quite a lot of batteries do not have any symptoms before dying.
hi clarence/rocket, i fully understand the consequence of battery flat, just try to save any possible $ as life now getting harder/tougher...mine, not from TC and that's why been told will not get 50% disc though it's still within 2 yrs (any lobang can get
50% disc elsewhere?)..by the way, still keep the cable from my previous corrola car and should be ok just in case...ha..ha..
**will try to change from my cousin in law in malaysia for ~RM$200, MFB..In singapore, have asked and been quoted with price S$100+(for panasonic MFB) or should be easily hit RM$250..Still wonder, I'm paying S$70+ for Amaron MFB (for my previous car) which is abt 1 1/2 yrs ago, how can the price go up by ~double within 1 ~ 2 yrs time..Any one know how much is the MFB for Amaron now (just quest sb about S$100 right?)? :mad:
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What do you mean that your Latio is not from Tan Chong? Does parallel importer bring in Latio? :confused1:
You can try Knight Auto at Balestier Rd or Marine Parade for cheap batteries. :smile:
http://www.eguide.com.sg/SG/COMPANY/97068/Knight-Auto-Acc/detail_all.htm?BLAUPUNKT
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What do you mean that your Latio is not from Tan Chong? Does parallel importer bring in Latio? :confused1:
You can try Knight Auto at Balestier Rd or Marine Parade for cheap batteries. :smile:
http://www.eguide.com.sg/SG/COMPANY/97068/Knight-Auto-Acc/detail_all.htm?BLAUPUNKT
Hi Clarence, Thanks..will call them up :thumbsup:..Aiyah..mine => the panasonic battery lah..not latio :yehyeh:
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Hi all, just got my battery changed though still in working condition...got the best deal (as it's from my cousin in law :yehyeh:) at RM$175 (or slightly less than S$75,), MFB, Century brand (understand it's made in Malaysia)...Thanks all for the advise.
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Geez, ,I happened to change tires. And change the battery as it working for 2yrs liao. And yes, it fuel needle takes a while to level after starting the car. About time...
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not bad the batterey can last u for 2 yrs
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Some basic rules to make car battery lasts:
For non maintenance free, check and top up water level, avoid draining the battery (listening to ICE) when car not running, try to start the engine to start up the car & re-charge the battery if car is under utilized. Once the battery's capacity decreases there is no way to increase it back.
My previous rides' batteries last more than 3.5yrs.
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Some basic rules to make car battery lasts:
For non maintenance free, check and top up water level, avoid draining the battery (listening to ICE) when car not running, try to start the engine to start up the car & re-charge the battery if car is under utilized. Once the battery's capacity decreases there is no way to increase it back.
My previous rides' batteries last more than 3.5yrs.
hi david1881
autosaver showed me my battery life has left abt 52 out of 100. asking me whether want to chg or not, i said no need yet, still can last for 1yr i thk.
they want to lure me to chg this n that ah? just like i kena chg my cabin filter @ $60 :) kena chop sotong liao :)
regards.
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hi all
regarding battery type
i am thinking to change to those battery which we do not have to fill up the battery water ourselves one. i guess price shld be not much of diff?
any idea?
regards.
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hi david1881
autosaver showed me my battery life has left abt 52 out of 100. asking me whether want to chg or not, i said no need yet, still can last for 1yr i thk.
they want to lure me to chg this n that ah? just like i kena chg my cabin filter @ $60 :) kena chop sotong liao :)
regards.
Hi iagree, if yours is still the stock battery, then good luck to you if you are thinking of using it for another 1 yr. Normally our stock battery last around 1yr depending whether you play ICE or not. Some bros here last 9 mths+. Mine died around 1 yr 1 mth. That was before I play ICE. The second one from TC last around 1 yr 3 mths.
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Geez, ,I happened to change tires. And change the battery as it working for 2yrs liao. And yes, it fuel needle takes a while to level after starting the car. About time...
mine too b4 the battery die, so all bros/sis, take note of this tell-tale sign
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Hi iagree, if yours is still the stock battery, then good luck to you if you are thinking of using it for another 1 yr. Normally our stock battery last around 1yr depending whether you play ICE or not. Some bros here last 9 mths+. Mine died around 1 yr 1 mth. That was before I play ICE. The second one from TC last around 1 yr 3 mths.
hi infinityx
i see. thanks for sharing your valuable experiences.
what's ICE? In Case of Emergency? How does it affect the battery life?
i think i will change in another 3 mths time. btw, how do we check or measure ourselves the battery lifespan?
which type of battery u r referring to? those we need to topup manually one or the other type?
thanks.
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hi infinityx
i see. thanks for sharing your valuable experiences.
what's ICE? In Case of Emergency? How does it affect the battery life?
i think i will change in another 3 mths time. btw, how do we check or measure ourselves the battery lifespan?
which type of battery u r referring to? those we need to topup manually one or the other type?
thanks.
You are funny Bro iagree. :D
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You are funny Bro iagree. :D
Hi Jazz
errr, abt?
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dun laugh hor. When I first see "ICE sharing" during meetup, I thought a bunch of peole are eating ice together (ice kacang? mango Ice?). Read further then I guess it is In-Car-Entertainment... audio lah.
bro iagree car is in stock condition one leh.
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hi infinityx
i see. thanks for sharing your valuable experiences.
what's ICE? In Case of Emergency? How does it affect the battery life?
i think i will change in another 3 mths time. btw, how do we check or measure ourselves the battery lifespan?
which type of battery u r referring to? those we need to topup manually one or the other type?
thanks.
Bro, that's a good one! Anyway, I'm refer to TC stock battery and the replacement battery(non maintenance free) by TC. Those maintenance free battery battery can last around 1.5 - 2yrs depending whether you play "ICE" or not.
The price for maintenance free cost slightly more(Ard $20-$30). But lately, the battery price went up so expect to pay $100+. I bought mine mid of last year around $90(maintenance free) and its 55Amp. Hope this info helps. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!
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dun laugh hor. When I first see "ICE sharing" during meetup, I thought a bunch of peole are eating ice together (ice kacang? mango Ice?). Read further then I guess it is In-Car-Entertainment... audio lah.
bro iagree car is in stock condition one leh.
Hi Ying
Yes, you are right. Is very the STOCK one :)
Want to help me to zhng?
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Bro, that's a good one! Anyway, I'm refer to TC stock battery and the replacement battery(non maintenance free) by TC. Those maintenance free battery battery can last around 1.5 - 2yrs depending whether you play "ICE" or not.
The price for maintenance free cost slightly more(Ard $20-$30). But lately, the battery price went up so expect to pay $100+. I bought mine mid of last year around $90(maintenance free) and its 55Amp. Hope this info helps. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!
Hi infinityx
i see.
autosaver told me the battery cost abt S$110 + - after discount.
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Hi Ying
Yes, you are right. Is very the STOCK one :)
Want to help me to zhng?
What your budget ? There no ending for poisons hor. :devil2:
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What your budget ? There no ending for poisons hor. :devil2:
Hello Jazz
Still prefer Stock :)
Because I like "Original" :) Everything also go for Original. You?
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Hello Jazz
Still prefer Stock :)
Because I like "Original" :) Everything also go for Original. You?
Hi iagree
You must have other meaning of original right ? Dirty fellow. ::)
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Hi iagree
You must have other meaning of original right ? Dirty fellow. ::)
Hello Jazz,
Oh, I didn't say that but you said it? :)
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Hi Ying
Yes, you are right. Is very the STOCK one :)
Want to help me to zhng?
nope :smile: I guess you are those that appreciate/accept things as it is and know what you want... the original.
I like hot and spicy....only at KFC :bleh:
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Some basic rules to make car battery lasts:
For non maintenance free, check and top up water level, avoid draining the battery (listening to ICE) when car not running, try to start the engine to start up the car & re-charge the battery if car is under utilized. Once the battery's capacity decreases there is no way to increase it back.
My previous rides' batteries last more than 3.5yrs.
hi bro david, any guidelines for MFB to last longer?