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OutlawTita 08-26-05 01:55 PM

Battery questions?
 
I was wondering how many years the original battery lasted. I recently bought a '99 GS 400 that has a 65 month battery in it. If the original battery made it 4 years then I should be able to get through this winter before replacing this one (I don't expect this one to be good for more than 3.5-4 years at most). Any opinions?

koolaidman 08-26-05 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by OutlawTita
I was wondering how many years the original battery lasted. I recently bought a '99 GS 400 that has a 65 month battery in it. If the original battery made it 4 years then I should be able to get through this winter before replacing this one (I don't expect this one to be good for more than 3.5-4 years at most). Any opinions?

depends on where u live. typicly here in chicago they last 3 years

csaxon 09-05-05 01:46 PM

I have 2 original Toyota batteries (made by GNB Technologies..Exide). One is 7 years old the other is 6. I'm thinking of replacing the 7 year old because it's sulfating heavily now. The other has minor sulfating just begining on the negative terminal.

JellyBean 09-05-05 04:05 PM

My batteries have lasted 4-5 years.

redzeppelin 09-05-05 06:10 PM

What would you guys recommend for a replacement

rgarjr 09-05-05 07:55 PM

Optima Yellow Top

JellyBean 09-05-05 08:12 PM


Originally Posted by redzeppeli
What would you guys recommend for a replacement

Lexus and Toyota use relabeled Interstate batteries to replace the Yuasas that originally came with the car. If your car is essentially stock, I recommend any Group 24 battery. If you tend to blast your aftermarket amps with the engine off, then you may want to invest in an Optima. Good luck.

Lexmex 09-06-05 08:33 AM

3 years. Then the next one only 2 years.

Switched to an Optima Red Top and have been loving it ever since.

An Optima Yellow Top, definitely if you will be banging bass.


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