I purchased my 2005 4-Runner new. It still has the original battery. It has about 55,000 miles on it. My Toyota Dealer says it still has a good charge, but I'm planning a long trip this winter and don't want to be stuck on the highway somewhere with a dead battery. I hate to change it out because it has been the best battery I've ever owned, but I'm a worrier. Any suggestions on what brand/type to buy would be appreciated. Thanks.
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nevada
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i think its a smart choice to change it out.
i'll be doing the same, and plan on going with the recommended Interstate battery. ive been using them for years in all my vehicles, and have never been let down. they also typically go several years beyond what they are rated for.
eddiebx
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Definitely change it out because while it might load test fine right now while it's still relatively warm out, there's no telling how it's going to respond when it's actually cold. Winter time is very tough on batteries and the last thing you want to find out during the dead of winter is that your awesome 8 year old OEM battery kicked the bucket, lol.
If you're looking for something that's a great bang for your buck, Sears DieHard Platinum batteries are always a sure bet. Maybe you can snag one when they go on sale from time to time. Good luck!
If you're looking for something that's a great bang for your buck, Sears DieHard Platinum batteries are always a sure bet. Maybe you can snag one when they go on sale from time to time. Good luck!
oljedi11950
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^^ ditto long day in the sun all I could think of was getting in a/c , bummer no sign of going just dead orig batt.
Desert Fox
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Nuke
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I believe Toyota still uses the Panasonic batteries but I could be wrong. Every Toyota I've owned (on #6 now) did great on the OE battery as far as longevity is concerned.
However, batteries will typically fail catastrophically; one moment they're fine and the next they've suffered a collapse of the internal support structures and the plates fall into one another. You shut off the engine and go to restart shortly thereafter and... nothing.
As much as I, too, hate the idea of getting rid of a battery that's still in serviceable condition, taking that kind of chance with the family isn't a good idea.
If not another Toyota battery, then I'd buy Interstate.
However, batteries will typically fail catastrophically; one moment they're fine and the next they've suffered a collapse of the internal support structures and the plates fall into one another. You shut off the engine and go to restart shortly thereafter and... nothing.
As much as I, too, hate the idea of getting rid of a battery that's still in serviceable condition, taking that kind of chance with the family isn't a good idea.
If not another Toyota battery, then I'd buy Interstate.
What? The part hasn't failed. Why would you even suggest replacing something that is still good???
In any case, I would agree. It is an 8 year old battery that is near the end of it's life expectancy. I only use Johnson Controls batteries in my cars.
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nevada
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What? The part hasn't failed. Why would you even suggest replacing something that is still good???
In any case, I would agree. It is an 8 year old battery that is near the end of it's life expectancy. I only use Johnson Controls batteries in my cars.
because unlike a wheelbearing, batteries can and do fail without much warning. as in leaving you stranded somewhere. their service life is also based on TIME. even if you NEVER used it, after 7-8 years....it wouldnt be trustworthy.
there will be warning signs when a WB goes out. they dont just go from working, to catastrophic failure.
but, nice try :juggle:
hearno
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Why wouldn't you replace it with the same thing if that's the case?
Unfortunately Panasonic batteries are not available stateside.
Of course I checked that out, but...
Panasonic auto batteries aren't available in the U.S.
Panasonic auto batteries aren't available in the U.S.
What? The part hasn't failed. Why would you even suggest replacing something that is still good???
In any case, I would agree. It is an 8 year old battery that is near the end of it's life expectancy. I only use Johnson Controls batteries in my cars.
...and the upcoming trip I mentioned early involves going across the State of Kansas. A dead battery in the middle of Kansas? I don't think so.
daka320
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I don't really trust the Interstate Batteries. We had to replace our interstate battery from Costco in less than 2 years. The desert heat is pretty bad on them though. We had good luck with the die hard batteries in the past here in the desert. Our original battery lasted a little over 8 years with the weather in Chicago and out here in Phoenix. Too bad we can't replace it with that battery.
Ohhh S.k. CFPB
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what size it that battery??? ive been looking for that diehard but didnt want to get the group 35