How Many Years Does a Sylphy Battery Generally Last?
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The battery of a new Sylphy typically lasts 3-5 years. The designed lifespan of the battery is 27 months, but for most family vehicles that are used conservatively, the battery often lasts 3-4 years. However, after the first replacement, it usually needs to be replaced every 2 years or so. Below is an introduction to battery maintenance: 1.1. Use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the battery, cleaning off dust, oil, white powder, and other contaminants that could cause leakage on the panel and terminals (the positive and negative poles). Regular cleaning prevents the accumulation of white acidic corrosion powder on the terminals, extending the battery's lifespan. 2. Open the battery's water-filling caps to check if the water level is within the normal range. There are usually upper and lower limit markers on the side of the battery for reference. If the water level is below the lower marker, distilled water must be added. In an emergency, filtered tap water can be used if distilled water is unavailable. Do not overfill; the standard is to fill to the midpoint between the upper and lower markers. 3. Check if the battery is charging properly. If you have a multimeter, measure the voltage across the battery terminals after starting the engine. It should exceed 13V to be considered normal. If the charging voltage is too low, a professional should inspect the charging system. If you don't have a multimeter, you can use a visual method: after starting the engine, open the battery's water-filling caps and observe if there are bubbles in each cell.
