New Battery

So finally after 6 years the battery in my truck died this morning. Not too bad, 6 years and 165,000kms.

I went to Costco and got the Energizer 24F AGM battery and I was wondering if anybody else here has that battery? 5 year full warranty replacement isn't bad but I was just wondering what everyone else has.

 

Optima yellow top! Sold a few of those energizers when I managed napa. Never had one back in a year there if that helps.

 

i don't think the Tacoma alternator has the capacity to sufficiently recharge a AGM battery to keep it working at its peak amperage

 

That's good to know. I was looking at the Optima batteries as well, but read some reviews on them saying that their quality has dropped off in the last couple of years. Something about outsourcing to another company to make the batteries.

 

I heard that also

 

My original battery lasted ~7 years before it "hard crashed." I replaced it with a Advance Auto "Silver" battery, and that's been going strong the last 5 years.

When it dies, will probably head to Costco for a Interstate (lead acid) battery because it's hard to beat the price. If you have any problems with it, Costco will replace it "no questions asked."

 

Yeah it's hard to beat the Costco return policy. That was one of the reasons why I went there.

 

I wonder if anyones run one of those lithium ion batteries

 

Not familiar with those, do you have a link?

 

https://antigravitybatteries.com/products/starter-batteries/automotive/ag-24-rs/

Costs an arm and a dick, but some here spend more on less useful shit

 

I'll wait until the price comes down before even considering it. Frankly my Tacoma probably won't notice the weight loss.

Curious about the projected lifespan of that battery...current lead-acid batteries are good for ~6 years. I can buy quite a few of those for what that one costs.

 

Um, lead acid batteries typically go at 3 years

 

Except for one Interstate battery that had a fault, I've never had one die in less than 5 years. Most last ~6 years.

 

Where are you buying them from?

 

My X-Runner has a "Silver" level battery from Advance Auto. It's 5 1/2 years old, and I'll keep it until it hits 6 years. Very pleased with that one. I've purchased several of those (Advance Auto batteries) over the years, and all have done well. I bought Sears DieHard batteries before those, and they also did very well. I switched to AA when the Sears batteries got too expensive for my wallet...lol

The Interstate that died early was the one in my 08 TSX. I bought it from Costco, and they replaced it "no questions asked." The replacement Interstate Battery is 3 years old, and still going... No idea how long it will last, but it's hard to beat their price.

 

Where do you live, i live in the red by mexico and the gulf not uncommon to need a battery every 2 years

3 is normal 5 is remarkable 7 is the most ive seen

 

My sears die hard plantium (Agm) is going on 8 years old.. no signs of failing yet. Started life in the taco, now it’s in the Avalon. The optima it replaced was 9.


The duralast bottom of the barrel one I had in my corolla was 6 years old. No idea how they last so long for me. I’m 56 month region according to the chart

 

The most ive seen one of the econocrap batteries go was one year 24f in a lexus sedan

 

It's a hassle when outside temps are below 39F. You'd have to turn on headlights for a while or crank the engine repeatedly to warm up the battery before it can start the engine.

 

Yea lithium batteries are a no from me.. for the 12v... great if your building a race car though