I send my Vios for service at Toyota SC and the staff said time to change my stock maintanence free battery after he heard some cranking sound when switching on the engine. Later he uses an electronic device to check the battery and the indicator show as "Replace Battery"

But my car only 1.5 years new and I have not encountered any sign of needing to turn the ignition more than 2 times to start my engine.

How often you guys change your car battery ?

This post has been edited by raoul: Jun 17 2011, 07:17 PM

Mine same like yours...2nd gen with FB battery. After changing to new battery, I could feel better performance and engine smoother.

Bought & replaced a new battery at SC with Toyota brand (Low Maintenance).
No need to add distilled water for at least 10k - 15k km.
It's OEM brand battery by FB Thailand.

I have checked with outside shop that sells battery, the guy said nowadays battery recommended to change for 18 - 24 months. But if we park under covered carpark or basement and not open carpark, then battery can last a bit longer as blazing heat from the sun also a factor in reducing battery lifespan

This post has been edited by raoul: Jun 20 2011, 11:04 AM

Dun think there will be anymore facelift for Vios.

Maybe there will be new Vios generation in 2012 / 2013.