I don’t know much about this, but we a 2020 2020 Kia Sedona with 36,000 miles, original battery. It had trouble starting the other day but I believed that was from an open door and light being left on. It has been driven about 2 hours since then. The 12.48v reading was right after I drove and turned car off. The morning reading was a cold 30F morning if that matters. I don’t know too much about cars so wondered it was worth replacing. Thank you

  • BigWiggly1@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Do you have the means to jump start your car if it doesn’t start itself?

    All you really need is a set of jumper cables and the confidence to ask a neighbor or good samaritan for help jumping your car. OR a roadside assistance plan.

    If you’re comfortable jump starting your car, then IMO just wait for the battery to actually die instead of replacing early. Batteries tend to last anywhere from 3 to 6 years.