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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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What's the OEM battery size for a second gen RX350?

Had to jump start the car yesterday after not driving it for two days. it also didn't start again today.

it was a Nissan battery purchased at one of their dealerships 3.5 years ago... not too bad i guess, but planning to run to Costco after work.

My searches have come back that oem size is either a 24F or 35... which one is it? what's the biggest battery that can fit in our cars? I live in the northeast and as it gets cold, CCA is very important for me

update: Picked up an interstate 24f from Costco. They stopped selling Kirkland brand batteries!! Warranty is 48 month for a full refund for the interstate. Kirkland was made by Johnson controls, wonder if interstate is also

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I'm currently using an Optima 35. It has 720 CCA. The stock battery lasted three years and the replacement Interstate lasted three and a half. Hoping the Optima will last longer than those.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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OEM is a 24F.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 03:41 PM
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i have a costco battery, its great. they have a book to help you pick the right one out.

if your old one isnt completely shot. get a trickle charger and use it as a back up / booster.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Picked up an interstate 24f from Costco. They stopped selling Kirkland brand batteries!! Warranty is 48 month for a full refund for the interstate. Kirkland was made by Johnson controls, wonder if interstate is also
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24F is the specified one. 24F is slightly shorter. Group 35 fits too with some washers added to the hold down. Other than that, it works.
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Walmart , EverStart MAXX-24FN . 750 CCA. It's a high quality battery that's received very good reviews. Made by Johnson Controls.

Exact fit, 3 year warranty. Here in NY, it was $85.00 + $5.00 core deposit.
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Got my 35 from Costco. Costco no longer sells the Kirkland Brand (which is made by Johnson Controls). I forgot what brand they carry now. Prices have been creeping up though. Maybe Wallyworld is the better option.
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Don't forget Sam's Club...they too have great batteries.
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@mandyfig........so what's the status of your car? Still in the hospital?
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Got my 35 from Costco. Costco no longer sells the Kirkland Brand (which is made by Johnson Controls). I forgot what brand they carry now. Prices have been creeping up though. Maybe Wallyworld is the better option.
Interstate Batteries
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Originally Posted by thomas1
Don't forget Sam's Club...they too have great batteries.
I think they also carry Duracell auto batteries?
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Originally Posted by iluvny
@mandyfig........so what's the status of your car? Still in the hospital?
Thanks for asking, it took 5 weeks and 1 trip back, but it has been done and am happy with the result. I had a fading trim (the one on top of the chrome strip above the plate) that was re-painted. So everything looks OEM in the back.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:45 AM
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Was at Costco yesterday and they have switched over to Interstate Batteries. I saw the 24F @ $82 plus core charge. Not bad for a full 3 year warranty and the extended partial warranty to 6 years.

Batteries have changed for the better in the last few years. As long as you keep the terminals clean and use a trickle charger if the car is not a daily driver, you will be good for at least 5 years.
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Thanks for asking, it took 5 weeks and 1 trip back, but it has been done and am happy with the result. I had a fading trim (the one on top of the chrome strip above the plate) that was re-painted. So everything looks OEM in the back.
Good new, glad it worked out.
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