Price of Battery sold by TCM?

[kennytoh]

Hi all, anyone have any idea how much did TCM charge for a new battery??
I went for my 40k servicing under NPMP last weekend, they advice me to change as it is only running at 80% efficiency...told them i will think about it first as im thinking whether to get it outside instead.

but I forget to ask how much TCM how much they are selling. isit cheaper if u are under NPMP?

[twelfth]

Hi all, anyone have any idea how much did TCM charge for a new battery??
I went for my 40k servicing under NPMP last weekend, they advice me to change as it is only running at 80% efficiency...told them i will think about it first as im thinking whether to get it outside instead.

but I forget to ask how much TCM how much they are selling. isit cheaper if u are under NPMP?

Maintenance free diamond brand like $123 before member discount. for actual price pls call up

[david1881]

I asked for change before 2 year, they checked and agreed that performance is degraded.
Paid $57 for Indigo brand after 50% off.
Isn't it supposed to be free for NPMP?

[kennytoh]

oh, i just called to check....is not free under NYMP.
but between 1 to 2yrs old car...there's 50% discount

price is $122 after 50% is $61.
Furugawa brand from japan

[Indignant]

Anyone has any feedback on diamond brand battery?

[twelfth]

Anyone has any feedback on diamond brand battery?

so far ok alway near stay around 13.7V avg, i have LED, ICE system, VS etc

[erictay_82]

Hi,

What is best condition of the battery? 13.7v?

Tks

[m_k_tang]

so far ok alway near stay around 13.7V avg, i have LED, ICE system, VS etc

Is the voltage with engine on or without? 13.7V with engine on is on the borderline case and most Nissan cars with engine running, voltage readings are around 14V or slightly higher on average depending on the loads like aircon, sound system, headlights and others. Minimum voltage reading with engine running should not be lower than 13.5V or otherwise, consider low charging. If engine off, normally voltage reading on the battery should be around 12.4V to 13V (at most).

[erictay_82]

Mine is about 13++ when engine on.
Abt 2 yrs ride, maybe is time to change the batt?

[froggiee]

Mine already 13.1V for 2yr. Recently it hover between 12.9V to 13.1V thought of going workshop to replace battery. But the mechanic checked and said the battery still gd no need to change. Asked him whether alternator got problem, he said ok. ???

[loikk]

Sent my car to TCM Bukit Timah for 70km servicing on 26 Jun 2010. Battery was tested at 95%. Battery was flat when I was about to leave my work site yesterday afternoon. Luckily it was about 2.00pm. Called TCM Bukit Timah for explanation why the battery went flat after one week from their servicing when the meter reading was ok. Told battery is unpredictable. No choice, asked them to come and replace battery. The Indigo battery (maintenance free) costs $113 but the total amount come to $158.40. The old battery, a Varta brand (maintenance free) was bought from Autobacs in May last year. Lasting only about 14 months.

[m_k_tang]

Knowing battery voltage is good but is not the main indication of battery condition. As car battery has 6 plates, each plate will hold at least 2V and a total of at least 12V or higher to be in working condition. Most common battery voltage readings should be around 12.4V to 13V (at most). If you have a battery that reads less than 12V for example at 11V, meaning is one of the plates is not right.

The main battery condition indicator is the battery cold-cranking amperes (CCA) and the battery resistance – mini ohms (mΩ - the lower the resistance, the longer the lifespan). For Nissan Latio with 1.5l engine, the minimum to crank your starter motor is at least 150 CCA or not more than 16mΩ. The problem with getting a new battery in the battery shop, does anyone get the battery man or mechanic to show you your new battery’s CCA and resistance to make sure that you are getting a fresh, brand new and powerful battery? How do you tell that the battery you are getting was not left on the shelf for a few months? Of course, the battery shop where you got your new battery must have this expensive battery meter in the 1st place to show you the readings and condition. Showing you battery voltage reading does not really tell you the battery actual condition as long as the reading shows more than 12V. You can charge up any good condition battery (not necessary new battery) to have higher voltage to show.

Not sure why there are so many guys getting more than 13V reading even after a few hours without engine running. Is your voltage meter a plug-in type or direct connection to battery or ignition? Normally, most plug-in volt meters in the market read either 0.3V to 0.5V higher (or some volt meters read 0.3V to 0.5V lower) than actual battery reading... The most accurate voltage reading will be direct connection to battery if possible or at least to ignition but of course, in the 1st place, your volt meter must be accurate as well.

[m_k_tang]

Sent my car to TCM Bukit Timah for 70km servicing on 26 Jun 2010. Battery was tested at 95%. Battery was flat when I was about to leave my work site yesterday afternoon. Luckily it was about 2.00pm. Called TCM Bukit Timah for explanation why the battery went flat after one week from their servicing when the meter reading was ok. Told battery is unpredictable. No choice, asked them to come and replace battery. The Indigo battery (maintenance free) costs $113 but the total amount come to $158.40. The old battery, a Varta brand (maintenance free) was bought from Autobacs in May last year. Lasting only about 14 months.

You can argue your case with TCM. I have a friend who had serviced her car (Lexus) less than 1 week and was told battery was ok but few days later, battery flat and cannot start... LL, my friend's car was towed and got a free battery from the service workshop... 

Normal battery will not die overnight and there should have some symptoms telling you that your battery is weak when you crank your starter motor or you have forgotten your headlights or others.... Or do they really check on the battery and show you the readings with CCA and resistance???  

Oh I have forgotten. We are not allowed in their workshop to see what they are doing to our cars!!! hahaha  

[froggiee]

hope my battery still ok...the battery meter shown 325CCA...

[m_k_tang]

hope my battery still ok...the battery meter shown 325CCA...

300+ CCA should be ok to last for months just like my battery over 300+ CCA which is more than 3 years since 2007. Did you install gadget like VS on your battery? In that case, you should remove the VS to get the actual CCA and resistance readings to see the actual battery condition. Some VS will increase a bit on the CCA. Of course, my 3 year old battery which install with 3 sets of UTR Power Charger Evo Series to prolong the lifespan, has a total reading of 1400+ CCA.

[twelfth]

before crank 12.2V after initial crank around 13.9 to 14.1. during the drive stay around 13.7 with aircon, music etc.. 

[m_k_tang]

before crank 12.2V after initial crank around 13.9 to 14.1. during the drive stay around 13.7 with aircon, music etc.. 

Your 12.2V is getting weak but try to check and get your battery's CCA and resistance from your workshop. I am not sure how long you have been using your battery. Your alternator charging should be ok at 13.7V on average....

[froggiee]

I never install any VS gadget. Only ICE and cap.

300+ CCA should be ok to last for months just like my battery over 300+ CCA which is more than 3 years since 2007. Did you install gadget like VS on your battery? In that case, you should remove the VS to get the actual CCA and resistance readings to see the actual battery condition. Some VS will increase a bit on the CCA. Of course, my 3 year old battery which install with 3 sets of UTR Power Charger Evo Series to prolong the lifespan, has a total reading of 1400+ CCA.

[m_k_tang]

I never install any VS gadget. Only ICE and cap.

Maybe in your case, the cap from your ICE will increase a bit of the battery CCA. You can temporary disconnect the cap while taking the battery readings of CCA and resistance for more accurate reading....