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I'm getting ready to electively change my battery. I tested it today, and with a load on it it reads weak. With winter coming it's not worth taking a chance on getting stranded somewhere. I swapped it today with a Group 24 battery, but it is a bit too tall to bolt down.

What batteries (size, brand, type) have folks used?

Thanks!

Mike552

Ive had good time experience with the Autocraft GOLD batteries from Advanca Auto Parts.

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Will the standard Group 24 fit a 13 GS?

Boomin

I think this'll fit

http://4xspower.com/shop/12v-agm/d-series/d2400/

dwoodsz79

In my older lexus I had tons of aftermarket stuff so I always bought a bigger battery.
My 2013 is stock so I went with a stock oem battery, That was lexus can replace it under warranty if there are any problems in a few years.

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Thanks. By the look of it, the cables won't fit on the terminals, which look like they are recessed.

Anyway, $479 for a battery? OMG!

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I just checked again, and the battery I have in the car now is a D26R, which measures about 1" shorter than the 24. Max CCA is 580.

er34

You might want to be careful with that one.

R-designations on batteries usually means the terminals are flipped. Even if it fits, you do NOT want to connect that.

You can check this sizing guide on Page 7 and 8.

https://www.costco.ca/wcsstore/Costc..._bilingual.pdf

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Reversing polarity is not a big issue, as long as a right-side positive battery is used.

I gave in and went to Lexus for what turns out be a Lexus-branded Interstate battery, Lexus #240.

$124 with an 84 month warranty, which is a way better warranty than any other out there, and the price is only a few bucks more. It's in, and I'm snug for the foreseeable future. Thanks to all for the info!

rjm

I did the same thing. Decided to let Lexus do it this time and get a complete electrical system checkup in the process included. Their battery was a top-rated Interstate that has performed perfectly for the last year. I was in and out in 45 minutes. Barely had time to drink 2 cups of designer coffee.

LatinLS430

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I'm getting my oem battery replaced as well by Lexus. $186 out the door. Decided to let them do it.