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Originally Posted by PXLpainter
IMO, ALL OEM batteries are useless after about 15 months - has been that way since I've been buying new cars since the late 70's and living in several states in all weather conditions. I always either get a new one under warranty or just get a Die Hard or Optima and move on.  |
You should visit the 4Runner forums and see what those guys are saying. I purchased a 4Runner new in 2004 and it came with a Panasonic battery. It's going on 6 years and the original battery is still working just fine. Almost all the guys on the 4Runner forum are saying that the original Panasonic is good for a minimum of 6 years, some guys have gotten 8 years out of theirs so far....
You might have the same battery in your FJ Cruiser.
This battery has served me well and I'd love to replace it with the same kind, but unfortunately it's not available in the U.S.
But to say that OEM Toyota batteries are crap and don't last....well, that's misleading. I'm not "lucky" with my battery. The vast majority of 4Runner owners all know that the Panasonic is a very long-lasting battery and is really high quality.