Battery suggestions
#91
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Pissed off at Optima. Probably won't buy another one. I was having slow cranking issues, likely because I've only done very short trips recently, so I put my charger on it and found this when I removed the terminal cover:
#95
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I don't. Any decent battery doesn't leak hydrogen from the terminals, especially one that costs north of $150. I really don't like having to clean off all the stuck on dirt and debris. I'd be more inclined use copper anti-seize if I were going to use anything.
#96
optima's are not what they used to be, I used to exclusively run optima's but now have switch out of them completely. When sears has their platinum series those were very very good, but it looks like they've discontinued those as well.
Though honestly, I've come to the conclusion that unless there's a specific reason to run an optima or Odyssey battery ie internal battery in trunk, where you cannot run a vented battery. I'm ok with running what Costco has on their battery rack.
EDIT: who am I kidding, while the battery off costco's battery rack would do fine, I find myself looking for agm alternatives. It looks like oriely's has an AGM very reasonably priced and has a full 3 year warranty, though not as good as the die hard platiniums I think at 5 years...I'll have to check when I get a chance.
Though honestly, I've come to the conclusion that unless there's a specific reason to run an optima or Odyssey battery ie internal battery in trunk, where you cannot run a vented battery. I'm ok with running what Costco has on their battery rack.
EDIT: who am I kidding, while the battery off costco's battery rack would do fine, I find myself looking for agm alternatives. It looks like oriely's has an AGM very reasonably priced and has a full 3 year warranty, though not as good as the die hard platiniums I think at 5 years...I'll have to check when I get a chance.
Last edited by ultimase; 12-30-16 at 07:14 PM.
#98
Lead Lap
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i had to replace the battery again on my GS 350. it was already warrantied by Lexus two years ago, they wanted about $150 pro-rated, but i went online on saw Sears die hard batteries with higher CCA for about $115 out the door. i thinks its 650 or 750 CCA amps. my F has a auto zone with about 550 CCA, but i'm going to replace with a Die Hard with 750 CCA
#99
Pole Position
If it were me, and it was, I would go with this one:
https://www.pepboys.com/product/deta...05.0L%2520DOHC
I'm a big believer in AGM batteries and now have one in both my F and my truck.
Lou
https://www.pepboys.com/product/deta...05.0L%2520DOHC
I'm a big believer in AGM batteries and now have one in both my F and my truck.
Lou
This is a follow up to the thread that Roheel just started but this one is more in depth and longer so I thought I'd quote and ask you here since you put this link up in the other thread.
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#102
Lexus Test Driver
2 years ago I put in an Odyssey Extreme. It is the best battery I have ever owned hands down. The car often sits for weeks at a time (occasionally months) and starts with NO hesitation. I can absolutely recommend this battery.
#103
I just had my battery replaced today for the 3rd time in 5 years. Lexus 84 month battery. ****ty thing is they keep dying every couple years. Good thing is they are 100% covered under the Lexus battery warranty so if this keeps up I'll never have to buy another battery as long as I own the car.
#105
I'm starting to think about getting the best warranty battery from walmart. Ok stop laughing. Batteries eventually will all die, at least with a long warranty and from walmart you'll always have an open walmart somewhat near you...