Regular Acura Battery Maintenance

Your battery is one of the most important components in your vehicle, and our OEM parts center is your source for Acura Genuine Batteries in Lafayette. Working with our trusted service team will ensure that your battery always has what it takes to perform its three most important duties:

• Providing electrical power to your starter and fuel system as you go to start your vehicle
• Supplying electricity when the engine is off to power onboard electronics such as the door locks, entry lighting and the security system
• While the engine is running, your battery cushions sensitive onboard electronics from spikes in current or voltage

What Does Acura Battery Replacement Entail?

If you’ve noticed issues with any of these systems, it may be time to schedule an Acura battery replacement! While you might feel comfortable picking up a new Acura battery from our parts department and taking care of the job yourself, working with these high-powered components can be dangerous and many find that the task is best left to professionals. If this is the case, you can schedule your battery replacement at Acura of Lafayette today!

If you do attempt to undertake Acura battery replacement at home, be sure to work carefully with safety glasses, electricity-safe gloves and a respirator (especially if you’re in an enclosed space). Also remember to remove all metal from your person before beginning battery replacement. You’ll need to disconnect the terminals in the proper order while ensuring that they never touch, and install the new battery safely and securely in its place. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact our experienced service team of professionals.

Why Schedule Battery Replacement at Acura of Lafayette?

Warranty Coverage for Acura OEM Parts

When you purchase an OEM Battery from an Acura dealer, it’s covered for 100 months. For the first 36 months, we’ll replace a defective battery with no cost for the battery, labor, or installation. For the remaining 64 months, you’ll receive a credit toward the purchase of a new battery according to its age and based on the then-current retail price.

Value and Trust

Our dealership strives to offer the same things that people chose their Acura vehicle for including reliability, dependability and value. Both the Parts Department and Service Department at Acura of Lafayette is committed to earning your loyalty every time you visit, and helping you prolong the life of your car or SUV. Acura OEM parts are the only parts that you should trust with your vehicle, because they’re the only parts guaranteed to fit perfectly alongside the other components in your vehicle. If you try to save money with an aftermarket substitute, chances are you won’t enjoy the same lasting value as you would get from a Genuine OEM Acura battery.

Acura Certified Service Professionals

Our Parts and Service personnel are trained professionals that continually provide leading-edge customer service. Factor in their up-to-date technical resources, specialized processes and manufacturer-specific tools created for your exact model and year, and you’ve got the right team that can help make maintaining your Acura equally as satisfying as owning it.

Battery FAQs

How Often Should You Replace Your Battery?

Every three to five years, it’s advised to make an appointment with a service technician for battery maintenance. And to ensure that your battery is operating at the proper level, you should periodically get it tested for any voltage drop. For clarity, unless you have a high-performance battery, car batteries typically carry between 12 and 13 volts. So a new battery may be required if the voltage is more than 13, which indicates that the battery may be defective.

Who Makes Car Batteries?

The majority of lead-acid 12-volt car batteries sold in the US are produced by:

• East Penn Mfg. Co. (DEKA)
• Stryten Manufacturing
• Clarios, LLC 

It’s important to note that each of these manufacturers sell their batteries under numerous brand names to car manufacturers and aftermarket retailers. For example, brands made by Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls) include: Optima, Duralast, Interstate, and AC Delco. East Penn produces NAPA batteries. And both Clarios and Stryten provide batteries for Walmart. If you’re looking for a battery replacement, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our service department and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have

How Long Does an Acura Battery Last?

Acura batteries typically can last around 3-5 years, but this highly depends on things such as weather conditions, driving habits, the type of battery, plus more. To help prolong the lifespan of your battery, you can:

• Make sure the battery is tightly fastened since vibrations from your car can loosen the connections.
• Clean any corrosion with an approved cleaning solution and a wire brush.
• Test your battery frequently
• Keep your car parked in a parking garage if you can to avoid extreme weather conditions
• Start your Acura often because if it’s turned off for too long, the battery can die.

Is it Safe to Drive with the Battery Light On?

It can be safe, but is not recommended. If your battery light comes on in your car, you should turn off your accessories to keep the battery from completely draining. Whenever this light comes on, it can mean something is wrong with the alternator and that you’re operating only on battery power. The alternator’s job is to keep your Acura’s battery charged while you’re on the road. If the alternator isn’t operating correctly, the battery may completely discharge, leaving you stranded if the engine is switched off.