Question on battery

[davefromIndy]

I am new to the board so hello to all!

I have had my 4Runner for over 5 years and just had the timing belt changed. The dealer told me the OEM batter, a Panasonic, was loosing amps and needed to be replaced.

My question is, has anyone changed the battery out and if so, what was their replacement?

Thanks!

 

[Drew]

Everstart Maxx from Walmart. (the big ass yellow one)


Drew

 

[sharp4runr]

You could always get an Optima

 

[Griffeycom]

Hey! Mainly just wanted to post to say hi from Bloomington! Welcome to the forums!


I have a Everstart something or other from Walmart, Looks like it's been there for awhile and it's been working fine since I got the runner back in May.

 

[MillerPKA]

Just curious, did you go to the dealer for the timing belt? Regardless, what'd it cost ya?

 

[MARSHALLMAY]

optima red top, just in case i have to drive upside down.

 

[lee]

if you dont have a lot of aftermarket lights or if you dont plan to wheel and put excessive load on the battery using aftermarket lights, then basically any battery will be fine.

 

[<==Needs a 4R]

So Lee if i were planning on off roading a bit and want to put some aftermarket fog lights on what battery wold you recommend?

 

[davefromIndy]

The Belt and the labor were $375.00. They also said the water pump was leaking so they replaced it for another $200.00.

I did it at my local Toyota dealer, although I am sure any Toyota dealer would be happy to overcharge you!

Just curious, did you go to the dealer for the timing belt? Regardless, what'd it cost ya?

 

[sharp4runr]

So Lee if i were planning on off roading a bit and want to put some aftermarket fog lights on what battery wold you recommend?

The Optima Yellow top is a deep cycle battery that can take the abuse of lots of electrical accessories drawing power

 

[Drew]

for the sake of finances are their options that are more cost friendly. I know that some of those bad boys cost a pretty penny.

Options?

Drew

 

[lee]

So Lee if i were planning on off roading a bit and want to put some aftermarket fog lights on what battery wold you recommend?

probably the optima

though my redtop gave out so my confidence in them is a bit shaken

i still need to contact them to get a new one

 

[imboredeveryday]

i have a optima yellow top but only because of my system if u want to put excses of accessiories id go with the optima good battery just dont draw to much onto it