Should the car battery be replaced after 10 years of use?
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Car batteries should be replaced after 10 years of use. Below is a partial introduction regarding vehicles with right-hand drive steering wheels: Regulations: Except for Hong Kong and Macau vehicles approved for entry according to regulations, all others are considered illegal. The country implements the principle of right-hand traffic, with the car steering wheel positioned on the left, making it easier for drivers to gauge the distance from oncoming vehicles and reduce the risk of collisions. Steering wheel: Countries with left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles are mostly typical continental nations. Initially influenced by the UK, China predominantly had left-hand traffic; while northern provinces like Shandong and Zhili, influenced by the U.S., adopted right-hand traffic.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and a car battery lasting ten years is absolutely a miracle. Normally, you'd need to replace it every three to five years—yours has already served beyond its expected lifespan. Old batteries are most vulnerable in winter; if the engine makes a clicking sound when starting in the morning, that's a warning sign. Last month, my neighbor's battery suddenly died, leaving him stranded on a highway ramp, and he ended up spending over 600 bucks on a tow truck. Don't just assume it's fine because it starts normally—the internal plates could have long since sulfated and failed, meaning it could give out at any moment. My advice: get it tested at a repair shop immediately. If the voltage is below 12V or the cranking current is insufficient, replace it right away to avoid the hassle of an emergency roadside rescue later.
To be honest, it's quite rare for your battery to last ten years. The mechanics at the repair shop in our neighborhood all say you should be cautious with batteries over five years old. I learned this the hard way last year—I kept putting off replacing mine thinking it was still good, only to have my car stall halfway to the hospital with my kid. The dashboard went completely dark, and I couldn't even turn on the hazard lights. Old batteries suffer severe capacity degradation; running the AC or listening to music in summer can drain them instantly. Nowadays, replacing it with a Fengfan or Varta only costs around 400-500 RMB, which is much cheaper than a tow truck. Get your starting voltage checked—if it's below 9.6 volts, you absolutely need a replacement.
