2012 4.0 needs battery

I’ve heard Interstate batteries quality has gone down. I got a battery in January for my wife’s car from Costco and it failed a week ago, it was dead and I couldn’t jump start it. Costco replaced it, but like I said, I’ve heard their quality has gone down.

 

Tak, nailed it. It is a Johnson control battery. They make Great quality batteries. You have to do your research to see whats behind the label.

 

I change batteries regularly. On my fourth(including the OEM) since buying the truck. Have lived in both hot & cold environments since then.

I'm happy with Napa's 34R AGM that I put in in the beginning of the year.

It's small, it's clean, it is lighter than my old 27F, it does what I need to include powering trailer lights, was reasonably priced, and I can find a Napa anywhere.

I personally do not care about battery warranties >12 months. As long as it last a couple years, I figure I got my money out of it.

 

X3 on the interstate at Costco, the above statement is probably from a person that’s never set foot in Costco, that’s ok. There are 2 choices for the Tacoma, regular and heavy duty I’d opt for heavy duty. The never start at Malwart is a fine battery too so maybe it’s a toss up. I’d bet you can get out cheaper at Costco.

 

I am a Costco member...

 

24f everstart from walmart or Costco. Can't beat Costco when it comes to warranty stuff that is for sure.

 

27f fills the space better get at costco longer warranty 36 mths; no questions ask/testing/proration for replacement.

Item Number 1131901
Group Size 27F
Cold Cranking Amps 710
Cranking Amps 890
Voltage 12
(RC) Min @ 25 Amp 165
Length 12 1/16
Width 6 13/16
Height 8 7/8
Weight 50.4
Termination Code Common Code A
Wet/Dry W

 

Check out Batteries Plus. 10% off if you order online and pick up at a shop. I got their X2 Power 27F which is a rebranded Northstar AGM and its absolute overkill/ expensive for what I use it for. They do have Duracell AGMs there which are rebranded East Penn AGM batteries which are known to be quality for about $180-200 after the discount.

 

TJ, an AGM for $150? I thought they were more than that. If we use an AGM in our Tacomas do we have to modify our charging circuit?

 

I had to edit it after I looked at the current prices. About 200 now. I think they were closer to 150 3 years ago when I bought mine. No changes to the charging system, just drop it in like it’s a lead acid.

 

Cheapest one with the right specs from Wal Mart.

 

I purchased a 27F interstate battery tonight for 113.00 plus tax. They installed and cleaned up my terminals, did a real nice job. Checked my numbers after install and sent me on my way. What a difference spinning it over now. My battery was a 2011, it was due!

 

2011! I'd say you were due. You must live in a cool climate. Good luck.

 

Cold weather coming , yes I live in Northern NY. I’m a huuuuuuge Buffalo Bills fan

Bills Mafia!

 

Oh the bills , they just cleaned our clock, they maybe going somewhere

 

I see your handle and figured you were a Steeler fan. Steelers will bounce back!

 

Wife and I goto the falls time to time and drive through ur city and state , it is beautiful and nice people

 

i don’t live in Buffalo, I’m towards Watertown NY on Lake Ontario, snow country!

 

Yep that's snowzone. I just looked on the map, I guess that is called upstate ? Hope you have a garage for that tacoma,lol