[jsarms1]

I have always had extremely great service from Interstate batteries. Diehard Platinums are very good too. Some of the Optima batteries I think are a little outrageous IMO

 

[TheStalker]

Replaced my OEM with an Exide Edge AGM FP-AGM24F.

 

[tjm]

Just replaced mine with Advanced auto parts platinum 24F.

http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/sh...oup-size-24f-710-cca-24f-agm/10310750-P?un_jtt_v_cookiecheck=on&un_jtt_redirect

 

[chphilo]

I was planning to go with DieHard Platinum. But when your battery dies unexpectedly, you don't have whole lotta choices. I got EverStart (Walmart) 24F. Worked perfectly during the past winter when it was -22 F.

 

[224362]

I got a battery from Carquest that is made by Penn.

 

[BigRed2007]

The Toyota factory batteries in both vehicles failed at 4 years exactly. I stupidly replaced both with a fresh version of the same that lasted.....EXACTLY 4 YEARS. My wife's 4Runner died with no warning, so I replaced mine a month shy of the four year mark before I got stuck somewhere. Both trucks now sport a group 27F Die Hard Gold with 825 CCA and plenty of reserve power. I also notice that in my Tundra, the starter spins really fast and effortlessly with the new battery (now about a month old). The real test will be leaving my FD 2-Way radio on over night during the cold winter months, and see if the truck starts. I have had many Die Hard batteries over the years, so I expect it will perform like the previous ones did. I will not make the OEM replacement battery mistake again.

 

[MetalMonkey]

27F

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[BigRed2007]

Yeah, that's the one. It should read "48 Month Warranty" not "84 Month Warranty". I wouldn't ever bother trying to get Toyota to honor the warranty. I am sure it is pro-rated, so by the time you're done dicking around with the dealer, you're just better off with buying a different brand replacement.

The other problem with those is how crusty the tops get, especially around the terminals.

 

[mdl]

I replaced my stock one with the Exide Global Extreme 27FX. 900 CCA at 32deg F and 750 CCA @ 0deg F. It fit well and has been doing well for the last few years. I did get 6 years out of the OEM one but it was bad with acid leaks...

 

[ColoradoTJ]

I would suggest a good sealed AGM battery. My factory one vents off so much that I am constantly cleaning the corroded battery terminals. Thanks for the reminder, I should do that today at work.

Oh, I bought a Yellow top Optima AGM (middle of the grade AGM battery. They use recycled lead) for 200.00 shipped to my door from Summit Racing. All the local stores in my area wanted 240+ for the same battery. For a top self AGM battery, the price was over 300.00.

 

[ADVTundra]

I had the same ones in my LC. First one I replaced just because it had been 7 years and the second one for the same reason as the first at 8 years. Never had an issue. 4 years, seems way to short. I do like the warranty offered by Speedy though.

The Toyota factory batteries in both vehicles failed at 4 years exactly. I stupidly replaced both with a fresh version of the same that lasted.....EXACTLY 4 YEARS. My wife's 4Runner died with no warning, so I replaced mine a month shy of the four year mark before I got stuck somewhere. Both trucks now sport a group 27F Die Hard Gold with 825 CCA and plenty of reserve power. I also notice that in my Tundra, the starter spins really fast and effortlessly with the new battery (now about a month old). The real test will be leaving my FD 2-Way radio on over night during the cold winter months, and see if the truck starts. I have had many Die Hard batteries over the years, so I expect it will perform like the previous ones did. I will not make the OEM replacement battery mistake again.

 

[tjm]

. I did get 6 years out of the OEM one but it was bad with acid leaks...

The leaking is the reason I replaced the OEM one after three years. Pissed me off every time I opened the hood.

 

[scott917]

I have found that the battery that comes with your new Toyota Vehicle is one of the worst.

In my family we have had 5 Toyotas and all of them have had batteries that have failed somewhere shortly after the 1 year mark.

Once the battery got a separated cell and stranded my parents on the side of the road. They were driving along and the engine just stopped and they had to pull to the shoulder.

My first camry's battery got a separated cell while I was in a subway getting a sandwich. It started fine and drove to subway fine. But when I came out with my sandwich to go home the car would not start.

My dads last avalon the battery failed at about the 14 month mark.

I personally don't give their OEM batteries any confidence. I EXPECT them to fail. And when they do fail we have replaced all of them Interstate batteries and they have been rock solid. Your mileage may vary.

My dad and I just bought new toyotas(Camry and Tundra) within 2 days of each other 3 weeks ago. And I plan to put Interstate batteries in both of them when they fail. So the time is ticking.......

Scott

 

[Asian Dave]

So my OEM battery failed today in my 07' Tundra. I'm surprised it lasted this long.

Now to find a batttery...

 

[Driverdog]

I have found that the battery that comes with your new Toyota Vehicle is one of the worst.

In my family we have had 5 Toyotas and all of them have had batteries that have failed somewhere shortly after the 1 year mark.

Once the battery got a separated cell and stranded my parents on the side of the road. They were driving along and the engine just stopped and they had to pull to the shoulder.

My first camry's battery got a separated cell while I was in a subway getting a sandwich. It started fine and drove to subway fine. But when I came out with my sandwich to go home the car would not start.

My dads last avalon the battery failed at about the 14 month mark.

I personally don't give their OEM batteries any confidence. I EXPECT them to fail. And when they do fail we have replaced all of them Interstate batteries and they have been rock solid. Your mileage may vary.

My dad and I just bought new toyotas(Camry and Tundra) within 2 days of each other 3 weeks ago. And I plan to put Interstate batteries in both of them when they fail. So the time is ticking.......

Scott

2015 Tundra Pro owner here with 9,023 miles on the clock and one month shy of its birthday and now with a dead cell in the battery. Had some notice that something was happening as the last few starts sounded slightly labored, almost imperceptible. Didn't drive it yesterday, then this afternoon went to start it and got the dreaded clicking. lol The cell that died is closest to the positive terminal.

Glad it decided to not start in the driveway vs late at night away from home or on a trip..always a good sign for a long partnership!

Hopefully the battery is covered under warranty, if not, I like Interstate brand as that's all I buy too.

 

[JOEGUAM]

Optima hands down! I have had an Optima for about 13 years and still running strong. That is even running a sound system at 2000 watts.

 

[Driverdog]

Hmm,
Some friends Used Optima in some autocross applications and liked them. I hadn't considered them but will.

Thanks!

 

[bobeast]

My mantra for all my vehicles has always been to get the highest CCA DieHard that will physically fit.

 

[Driverdog]

Update:

Selling dealer took good care of me.

The truck would not start once removed from the charger even though I had it on the charger all night and planned on driving it to the dealer. Instead I drove our other car to the dealer and asked if I could take a battery back with me and return with the bad one but they said no.

So I had to call roadside assistance, a first for me. That tow via flatbed happened at noon. By 4 pm the dealer had installed a new battery, did the scheduled maintenance which was due including oil change. Then they redid inspection and washed the vehicle. Called to say it was ready to pick up at 4 pm and there was no charge.
Except for waiting for the tow which was hard as I am impatient and had to be at work it overall was a good experience. Good way to test a service too.

 

[50224]

Optima hands down! I have had an Optima for about 13 years and still running strong. That is even running a sound system at 2000 watts.

Today's Optima batteries are not like the ones they used to be back in the day. Ever since they moved their operations they suck. I've been through countless numbers of them. I went to Advance Auto and got an AGM from them. Holding up good so far.