Battery Life
11-25-02, 05:40 PM
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Battery Life
There is some discussion on edmund's on low battery life for a bunch of LS's. I bought mine used in May this year, and checking through the records at purchase, I found no change in the battery according to Lexus records. I am just wondering if any of you are finding your battery with low shelf life. On edmunds, some are reporting changing their battery every 9 months, others every 15-18 months. These seem to be exceptionally short life span. Any others having same problem ? Is this a commonly known problem with our LS's ?
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12-10-02, 05:12 AM
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Basically, If you bought the
1-correct size
2-cold cranking amp battary rating for the car
3-climate zone for where you are
4-Have no short circuits or extra electrical gadgets other then factory options then the battary should last a minimum of 3 yrs. Usually there good for 5 yrs or so and some even last 7yrs. All depends on how much you drive, climate, etc.
Pick up the issue of Consumer Reports where the rated the battaries with all kinds of testing.
10/02 was the issue, here is the link just in case you want to order it.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/...9263#autoequip
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp
1-correct size
2-cold cranking amp battary rating for the car
3-climate zone for where you are
4-Have no short circuits or extra electrical gadgets other then factory options then the battary should last a minimum of 3 yrs. Usually there good for 5 yrs or so and some even last 7yrs. All depends on how much you drive, climate, etc.
Pick up the issue of Consumer Reports where the rated the battaries with all kinds of testing.
10/02 was the issue, here is the link just in case you want to order it.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/...9263#autoequip
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp
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12-10-02, 07:14 PM
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I vaseline all the "metal to metal" connections on my batter and NEVER see any corrosion. Therefore, I believe this really helps my battery life.
Oh, Yea, I only use Toyota batteries.
When I bought my used '98 LS, the previous owner told me that the battery had started dying a lot. It was 3 years old at that time. Too soon.
Oh, Yea, I only use Toyota batteries.
When I bought my used '98 LS, the previous owner told me that the battery had started dying a lot. It was 3 years old at that time. Too soon.
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12-16-02, 07:07 PM
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My original 1997 Lexus (Panasonic) battery kicked the bucket in June 2002, so that's about 5 years, not too shabby.
I replaced it with a big *** Interstate that fit perfectly (none of the Sears diehards did).
No problems since.
I replaced it with a big *** Interstate that fit perfectly (none of the Sears diehards did).
No problems since.
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I own a 1998 LS 400 that I have had for 5 years. I just put on my 4th Lexus battery through the local dealership. The service department didn't have an answer why this car goes through the batteries. Other than this, it is still an increadable car. Every year I say I'm going to get the LS 460 but I can't seem to let go of this one.
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I would definitely go with the battery that has 950 CCA, my owners manual for my 1991 ls400 recommends a 580 CCA or equivalent which seems ridiculously low.
01-25-11, 09:42 PM
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There is some discussion on edmund's on low battery life for a bunch of LS's. I bought mine used in May this year, and checking through the records at purchase, I found no change in the battery according to Lexus records. I am just wondering if any of you are finding your battery with low shelf life. On edmunds, some are reporting changing their battery every 9 months, others every 15-18 months. These seem to be exceptionally short life span. Any others having same problem ? Is this a commonly known problem with our LS's ?
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Basically, If you bought the
1-correct size
2-cold cranking amp battary rating for the car
3-climate zone for where you are
4-Have no short circuits or extra electrical gadgets other then factory options then the battary should last a minimum of 3 yrs. Usually there good for 5 yrs or so and some even last 7yrs. All depends on how much you drive, climate, etc.
Pick up the issue of Consumer Reports where the rated the battaries with all kinds of testing.
10/02 was the issue, here is the link just in case you want to order it.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/...9263#autoequip
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp
1-correct size
2-cold cranking amp battary rating for the car
3-climate zone for where you are
4-Have no short circuits or extra electrical gadgets other then factory options then the battary should last a minimum of 3 yrs. Usually there good for 5 yrs or so and some even last 7yrs. All depends on how much you drive, climate, etc.
Pick up the issue of Consumer Reports where the rated the battaries with all kinds of testing.
10/02 was the issue, here is the link just in case you want to order it.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/...9263#autoequip
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp
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