How to extend the BATTERY life in your Car | Car Battery Maintenance | Dealer SCAM exposed | JRS

Hey guys, in this video, i show you how to double the battery life of your car / bike, by following simple maintenance practices. Also, i reveal the secrets to how many battery dealers/distributors scam un-suspecting customers!
Watch this video to the end, as the time spent now and in maintenance will help you save big repair bills on new batteries.
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[@JRSCars]

Also, applying di-electric grease on battery terminals, will help keep moisture away and reduce corrosion. Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/jrs_car_reviews for more updates!

[@mpcp27]

Nice information..another 2 points... Heat and short trips are a battery killer as well. Cars with a battery outside the engine bay ( trunk or under the seat) usually get longer battery life. Or you can put a silver covering around the battery to reduce radiant heat. It will help keep battery internal temperatures lower over time. I measured battery surface after driving for about 1.5 hours and the hottest point closest to the engine was 80C. After the silver covering it was 50C. And pop the hood when you return home to let the heat out to reduce battery heat soak. Short trips don't allow the battery to come back to full charge after each engine start. To help with that, put the battery on a smart float charger periodically to keep the battery topped up. If you get one with a desuIfator, that would be better. I usually do mine once weekly but you could probably do it less frequently.. Like once a fortnight or a month.

[@datco4507]

And how long did your battery last after all these hardwork?

[@mpcp27]

@@datco4507 that's a very good question.. There has been a number of factors that have changed that influence any results. The batteries that we get locally are not as good/long lasting as what you get in the US. Typically in our hot tropical/Caribbean climate they last about 2+ years, 3 if you're lucky with normal daily driving. Even a top foreign brand like a Bosch, Optima etc might stretch it to 4 - 5 years but they are almost double the local battery price. In my case, my yearly mileage has reduced significantly ( 3000km/yr) in the last 6 years. The last set of batteries had 2 years when I doing more mileage and the rest of the years were less mileage. I only put in the silver lining and doing the weekly charging after my mileage changed. Those batteries lasted over 5.5+ years. I recently changed batteries and will now have a consistent starting point to determine if I will get more battery life. So I can't give you a definite answer as to which one (silver lining, regular charging) has more impact on battery life. The only comparison I can give you is with my cousin who has a similar car, uses the same local battery brand, low mileage no silver lining and no battery charging and he still gets about 2-3 years out of the battery. So while the silver lining keeps the peak temperatures lower, the heat soak in the engine bay may reduce any benefit from the lining. The regular charging probably has the bigger benefit in my case because of the low mileage and short trips. It keeps the battery fully charged and reduces any sulfation. I can't tell If there is any benefit if you're doing regular long trips.. maybe the silver lining especially if you have a turbo. But I couldn't quantify that.

[@forgrowth9586]

Good information, I have ruined my battery by trusting the battery boy filling the level.... have to replace the battery. Now I know how to fill the level. Thanks JRS CARS

[@JRSCars]

Yes. That's the job of these battery people. Sad reality...

[@abhirao3471]

Nice video . Eye opener for the common people .

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro!

[@vincentvivek5908]

I hv done it last year but learnt the precision... br love from Dehradun.

[@JRSCars]

Awesome!

[@KuntalGhosh]

Do not add water to battries where u can see white matts between plates and no visible water. Besure it's a flooded cell. And if u are changing the battery. It's better to replace it with the largest that can fit on the battery tray. Like for my etios the original battery was 35ah and 350cca. Which died after 4yrs (normal for oem battery). I replaced it with the largest amaron that had the same connector layout and most importantly fit inside the hood and battery tray. Which turned out to be a 50ah and 435cca . It's working fine for almost 6-7yrs now. Another way to prolong battery & engine life is do not turn the engine off at traffic stops . The amount of fuel saved does not come close to the amount u would have to spend on maintenance of the engine from regular stop start.. many i have seen shut the engine off at red light and as soon as it turns green they start the car and immediately step on the throttle and accelerate. It's one of the worst things u can do to an engine specially when it's cold it takes 2-3 seconds for the oil pressure to come up and flow . Putting any sort of load on a dry engine causes excess wear on bearings and cylinders. 1-2min traffic stop won't consume 5₹ of fuel. While frequent starting and stopping specially in city doesn't leave the battery much time to charge. At idle the alternator doesn't make enough current to bring the voltage up. And at city traffic u won't have the engine running at more than 1500rpm for long. If do that it will eat your fuel economy. And that's why occasionally driving on the highway is good for the car and engine to have a constant load on it for 1hr or more. It also removes a lot of carbon deposits.

[@DhanaSekar-po9ot]

Do not add water means its distilled water or normal water

[@madhavan566]

thanks for this!

[@Raja-kq3hl]

Good msg for extending the battery life... be it car or inverter

[@JRSCars]

Yes! This works for both!

[@101abhindrasarath8]

Your videos have never failed to help me. Thanks a lot!

[@JRSCars]

Happy to help buddy😊

[@lokeshharmesh1956]

Killed it as usual!

[@JRSCars]

Thanks buddy!

[@JohnWick-ur3vn]

Very useful video buddy! Thanks!

[@JRSCars]

Happy to help bro!

[@johnslugger]

*I bought an LiFePo battery 14 years ago and its still as good as new.*

[@JRSCars]

Cool!

[@Thepawar555]

What makes the water from the battery to drain out at first place ? Is it the usual wear and tear that shows up with aging battery ?

[@JRSCars]

Good question! The simple answer is heat. The battery is in the engine bay of the car (hottest place), this causes the battery water to evaporate or vent out over time.

[@amazelover3497]

Crazy! Thanks for this! Wil be careful in future 👍

[@JRSCars]

Yes! Happy to help.

[@prashanthgangadhara6125]

Awesome review bro.. Amazing... Bro need some suggestions in buying a skoda Laura.. please let me know how can I reach you.. Please help🙏🙏🙏

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro. You can DM me on Instagram. Link in pinned comment😊

[@sangaythinley3466]

I hope the battery will not get down again after topping up the distilled water once the battery gets down

[@JRSCars]

Advisable to drive the car post a topup

[@DrRafi-nd8nb]

Very useful video!! You need make more videos and help people 👍

[@JRSCars]

Thanks Dr!

[@sam.m3834]

Usefull video bro💥💥💥

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro! 😊

[@mjacobim]

Great info. Yesterday I checked the water level after seeing your video and I had to fill over 700 ml of water to the 6 cells of my Amaron for my Ritz diesel. Is that normal? (last checked my battery level 1 year ago)

[@JRSCars]

Thanks buddy! No, it's quite low... Please do check it every month and if possible replace on pro-rata basis on the first signs of issues.

[@5060nikhil]

Great information 🙌🏼

[@JRSCars]

Thanks man!

[@manojkumarhipparagi189]

Hey.. I have not opened car battery since 2.5 years. But it is all good it seems. Should I check it often. ?

[@JRSCars]

Yes!! Please top up the water level! Is it OEM battery? If OEM, pl check if it is possible to top up (i.e. does it have caps/tabs to open)

[@manojkumarhipparagi189]

@@JRSCars I will go and check right away. Thanks for your reply.

[@manojkumarhipparagi189]

It is amaron pro. Swift dIre petrol model. But I don't see anyways open the battery using coin.

[@JRSCars]

@@manojkumarhipparagi189 you will have tabs. You need a flat head screwdriver to open

[@johncooper8710]

Very useful video!!!🔥🔥

[@dieselhead5891]

Bro skoda laura 2.0 TDI engine oil capacity ?

[@poongothaithiyagarajan3042]

Wonderful info video I am looking for I am gng to buy a battery for inverter thank u bro

[@JRSCars]

Glad I could help

[@vijaysona]

Very informative!!

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro!

[@shivaprasad.r7955]

Hi sir if I don’t drive a car for more than 1 week will battery becomes weak ?I use petrol car please suggest..

[@JRSCars]

1 week should not have any impact if the battery is in good condition

[@shivaprasad.r7955]

@@JRSCars ok thank you sir …

[@mohammedyacoob5291]

Good info bro👌👌

[@JRSCars]

Thanks bro!

[@prasanna7551]

0:04 தமிழ் 🔥🔥🔥

[@speed_racer6548]

Worth watching 👍

[@JRSCars]

Thanks man!

[@forbankersofindiaf.b.i.7483]

Excellent

[@JRSCars]

Thank you!

[@estherlydia5799]

I watched somewhere they put some battery chemical instead of water in the battery

[@JRSCars]

Battery chemical? I'm assuming ur referring to the battery acid. Battery acid will not need any top up during its serviceable life. Only distilled water top up is enough.

[@estherlydia5799]

@@JRSCars ok then I dont know which video I watched wherein he was putting some stuff from a plastic bag into the battery with a funnel🤪

[@skywalkervlogs2302]

Very good information

[@JRSCars]

Thanks brother!

[@shawnstoik]

Great video!!!im sharing

[@JRSCars]

Thanks man!

[@karthicktalks2634]

We are selling battery life enhancer, buy one and connect and leave it, the enhancer will avoid salt formation, the life of batter can be extended upto 3 times, interested can connect.

[@aqdasish]

pandemic effect lol. BRO I GOT THE SAME CAR 1.9 TDI

[@JRSCars]

Great!

[@abhisheksreedhar7997]

❤️❤️❤️🫂