My battery died yesterday and I had to call Lexus Roadside Assistance for a jump. I had parked at a grocery store after work and was on the phone for only about 5 minutes with my engine off but lights on. The guy tested my battery and said it was shot.

I remember reading on here a while back that the OEM battery is pretty underpowered. I wanted to get a more suitable one, though I know nothing about batteries. So I need to know what kind of specs to be looking for.

I tried search but it's pretty useless, unless I want to replace the remote battery.

Thanks.

 

Actually, nevermind. I just called Lexus and they said it's covered under warranty, so I'm bringing it in tomorrow.

 

get a drycell

 

Sears Platinum series

 

Now is a fine time to get a light-weight aftermarket battery like Odyssey or Braille.

 

yellow top optima

 

yea, got my battery replaced yesterday under warranty. Did not check what type they replaced it with, but I assume it was probably the same and should go at least another 50K miles.

 

just replaced my battery 2 weeks ago..i removed the battery cover, coz the aftermarket one doesn't fit..i went to NaPA auto parts bought a battery for $100 with 8 years warranty. no questions ask, the guy told me thats their top on the line and they'll replace for whatever reason happens...so thats it...

 

Do you know the part # (Yellow top) for the 350?

Koz

 

you do not want a yellow top for everyday street driving you want a red top but they are all universal size you have to make it fit

 

did my research and found out its either hate it or love it for Optima batteries.
i actually have talked with local sears supervisors and sears actually replaced Optima brand batteries with DieHard Platinum series batteries.
also well known brand Odyssey batteries actually make DieHard brand. (correct me if i'm wrong)
i currently have DieHard Automotive Battery, Platinum P-6 - Group Size 25

 

Yup. They seem to especially hurt when they sit for long periods of time. If you daily drive your car then an Optima is fine. If it sits for weeks at a time, then I wouldn't recommend one.

 

I have replaced the battery (When OEM died) in every vehicle I owned with an Optima battery (Spiral cell tech.) I know the differences between the red/yellow/blue batteries. The reason I will use the yellow top is because I sit sometimes for hours listening to the ML with the engine off. When the time comes, the part number will come in handy. No, these batteries are not universal; you have use the same series. The actual size may differ a little. That's why having a part number that fits, will help greatly!

Koz

 

I am using Optima yellow-top for a long time because I have custom sound system setup, but I am only driving the car once per week. I had to replace the yellowtop every 10 to 11 months because I dont drive the car that offten, but it was always warranty by Costco for free swap.

Well... now Costco back out the Optima line ($200 range) because "high defective rate" according to the manager at tire dept (San Jose, CA), so I am moving onto the Odyssey battery ($300 range).

According to most feedback in my research, the YellowTop should be good for load application, and the RedTop line ($150 range) is a quality-build but standard battery only.

Is Odyssey better? I am testing it out for the first time and I am getting mine today. There are many legendary saying about Odyssey batteries, but I guess I have to try it out before I can make comment on it.

If you are just looking for a regular bettery, good price and performance, just use an Interstate battery ($100 range). It is recommended by most of the street shops, and I am sure it is better than most average betteries you can find.

FYI,

 

Just got my battery replaced on 2006 IS350 with Duralast from Autozone....warranty is the key here free replacement for first 3yrs, then prorated for the next 3.