All digits are numbers. The date code label is on a label located on either the top of the battery or the back side of the battery. The code on the top is 12 digits with the last 4 representing the month and year. In the example below 0220 means February 2020.
Where is the date on a battery?
Most battery manufacturers stamp a date code on the top of the battery. It’s almost always the first number and first letter.
What does the date on a battery mean?
When the battery has passed the recommended usage period, the components that make up the battery will deteriorate, leading to performance degradation. That is why there is an expiry date on the battery. This is the date until we guarantee the quality of our product.
When was my battery made?
Date codes are engraved into the cover of each Interstate battery at the time the battery is shipped from the manufacturing plant. This is how you can tell the age of your battery. With these types of batteries, you’re looking for a four- or five-digit shipping date code engraved into the cover.
Is the date on a battery the expiration date?
Unfortunately, yes. All batteries have an expiration date mentioned on the packaging and on the cell itself. The battery may still work after that date, but with minor performance.
What do battery numbers mean?
It’s a measurement of how much energy a battery can deliver continuously for 20 hours at 80 degrees F without falling below 10.5 volts. If a battery is rated at 100 amps/hour, it will supply 100 amp/hours of power, or 5 amps/1 hour.
What do car battery codes mean?
Nearly all automotive batteries have two sets of consecutive numbers at the top of the battery. One row of numbers is meant to signify the last digit of the year the battery was purchased (such as “7” for 2007, or “9” for 2009). The other row is meant to signify the month of purchase.
What is the date code?
A date code is the year of manufacture followed by the week. It is an 8 digit code. Comprised of a 4 digit number followed by a 2 digit number, then another 2 digit number (which is sometimes alpha-numeric). This is an example of a valid date code – 2017-22-59.
How do you read a Duracell battery date code?
PS, PSH, PSG and PG Series Product Date Codes The first five numeric characters represent the month, day and year of manufacture (MM/DD/Y) • The first two numbers identify the month, from 01 to 12. For example, March is 03 and November is 11.
How old should a car battery be when you buy it?
Battery Freshness
You should never buy a battery which is older than six months from the date of manufacture.
Can a car battery last 10 years?
On average, a car battery lasts from 5 to 7 years. The battery lasts longer if the vehicle is driven daily and the battery is kept fully charged. When the vehicle is parked for extended periods of time, the battery deteriorates sooner. We have seen batteries last up to 10 years.
