Need a new battery... but which one?

[sport2004]

I've had this runner for a few years, the vehicle came from Canada. Currently has a Toyota battery, 27F, 850 CCA, pretty beefy. Not sure, but maybe that was better suited to the harsher winters.

Anyway, it still functions, and the harsh cold is already moderating in my neck of the woods. But, I don't know how old it is and it looks prety gnarly, develops corrosion substance on both terminals within a few months.

Costco is out, they don't install. Could check belle Tire. Today the dealership parts guy said they have a 24F, 550 CCA, installed less than 2 bills, quite a bit weaker. I'm def not into the specialty battery thing, don't need to spend that kind of $$.

Any thoughts other than what has already been commented on? Thanks.

Edit to say: Heck, maybe I'll call a Toyota dealership across the border, might have a better product and price...?!

 

[sport2004]

This is interesting. Canadian dealership has a Toyota battery, 84 month, free replacement within two years, 27F, 840 CCA, after conversion, 228 USD, installed.

 

[Decipher]

I just got a 24F size battery, 770 CCA, for $85.00 from Costco.

The Toyota 84 month battery is a scam. No way is anyone seeing that life out of it. Toyota knows it too. So Toyota pro-rates a new battery but charges installation meaning they earned your repeat business under the guise of a deal since they’re covering the battery “under warranty.”

So I got the same size battery with stronger stats (Toyota battery was 650 CCA) for less.

I love Toyota but this is a rather sad scheme to earn repeat business.


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[Monty87ls]

I picked up my 04 sport with the original battery! Has 477 CCA and can still start the car but if i let it sit for more then 2 days it died.

Picked up autocraft AGM with 25% off so it was a decent deal. Was gonna get the durcacell from sams club but it was about $20 more and I've already spent alot on this truck!

I'm kept the original battery and im gonna see how long i can make it last outside the car.

 

[ktom3001]

Ditto on the Panasonic, that thing was amazing. I tried an Autozone Duralast and only got 4-5 years. This time I went with Costco Interstate (Cold weather) version. Can't beat Costco return policy but I'd give it up for another Panasonic.
There's also a Walmart AGM that was very tempting due to the reserve capacity and warranty.

 

[0verland]

I usually go straight Interstate from Costco. They are always the cheapest, 3 year free replacement, and batteries don't last longer than 3-5 years here in AZ anyway. Will be going this route once my OEM Lexus one from the prior owner kicks the bucket... installed 06/2017, but still going strong.

 

[Flyer]

My original Toyota one lasted ten years. I replaced it with a NAPA Gold maybe (the best one they had) and it has been great even in really cold weather. It was around $140. The CCAs are higher than stock and it starts really well in minus or single digits. That is rare around here but happens once a winter for sure.

 

[Hapeacres]

I have only had two batteries in my 04 V8. The original Panasonic which finally died in 2015 and then a Duralast from Auto Zone which has been in there for the last 5 years. I tried to find another Panasonic to replace the original but came up empty.

 

[sloscheider]

I bought my 4Runner used and as far as I can tell it still has the 2007 factory Panasonic battery - cranked right over and started when it was -30 F last month! I've never ever had a battery last 12 years!!!

 

[Drift Monkey]

Costco for me!