still wouldn't invest the Money on a Toyota based rebadged Battery Period been there done that .Our New Seq 5.7 Oem battery will be changed out pretty soon since I plan on adding stuff inside the Suv that the factory batt just wouldn't cut it.
On a side note I meet up with another Ts member for dinner last week and this topic came up. Guess what his battery was leaking just like my Tundra was. The topic on the Oem Batteries are well knowen at this given point to leak acid. I can show you some acid leaking pictures on both my old 00 Tundra and my 04.given my experices and others Ts members threads Toyota batteries are bad..
Well after sitting in my heated garage for over 24hrs. My Tundra with it s 6 year old OEM battery was left out in the cold 0"F all night. Started up no problem...
Well after sitting in my heated garage for over 24hrs. My Tundra with it s 6 year old OEM battery was left out in the cold 0"F all night. Started up no problem...
You have no clue what you are talking about.
Page I have a lot of clue to know not to invest money on a rebadged Toyota battery factory sucks your the only one on this board to surport an Oem cheap amp based battery.I've had a few Toyota product's over the years and Understand the Oem battery don't hold up but expections are to be made in your case..
The battery in my 2000 Tundra lasted for 5 years. I thought that was pretty good. My present battery is nearly 5 years old & thinking of changing it out for a new one. I hate to get stuck with a dead battery. Usually when a battery goes dead its the worst time & place for it to happen. Say, I have a brand new deep cycle battery & was wondering of that can be used in my truck? Comments please? Coal Miner In Florida
For those who do not use there car very ofter have you ever thought about using a
BATTERY TENDER" to keep the battery fully charged? It will not over charge the battery or is it a trickle charger either. If interested ask me a few questions & I'll fill you in. Coal Miner in Florida
My 06 Tundra battery is leaking. Puddled on top of the battery and rusted the battery holder. Minimal corrosion on the terminals though. It still starts just fine in cold and hot, so I'm going to clean it up and check the level.
Wow - this has turned into more of a "political" challenge than a discussion about the poor quality of OEM batteries!
Can't we just all agree that SOME people are lucky enough to have their OEM batteries last longer than most? We are all ecstatic that you've had good luck and we wish you all the happiness you deserve!
Bottom line is, I've never had an OEM battery last more than 2 years (100% functional, no leaks, etc.) on any make/model car I've had since I've been driving in the early '70s and there's been dozens of cars/trucks in that 35+ year period of time. I know many others have the same experience, including several car dealers, service manager and even automotive manufacturing design engineers that have all admitted that batteries and tires are below-standard for obvious reasons.
So maybe we can stop with the "you're full of crap" type of posts here and just share your own experiences and maybe what solution(s) you've found work best as a replacement. M-kay?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry Solara that I drive very infrequently now. Over the past six months, I've gone through 3 batteries. The second two were still under warranty, but I can't in good conscience continue to take advantage of a warranty when it's clearly the car, not the battery, that is the problem. If I don't turn it on and run it weekly, the battery will die after 7-10 days. I just can't imagine what is draining a new battery that quickly. It has an alarm system that came with the car and a digital clock, but other than that, nothing is on. Most times, I cannot even jump it back to life. I guess I need to get it to the dealer, but it's dead in my driveway at the moment and won't take a jump. I drove it nine days ago, but last night, it wouldn't start. Any input (other than to remember to start it every 5 days) would be appreciated. Thanks!
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.
Anybody that goes to the Dealer to buy a stock replacement battery are Dumb & Dumber.
Why do you say that? The battery in my 4Runner (Panasonic) is kind of unique. It's a large group size, has reverse terminals, and has a high CCA rating. No aftermarket company offers a battery in the same group size with the same CCA and reverse terminals. Sure, I can buy a smaller battery, but why do that when I can get a direct fit replacement from Toyota that matches all the specs of my original battery? Oh, and the price is $99.00. So why wouldn't I buy a battery from the dealer?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry Solara that I drive very infrequently now. Over the past six months, I've gone through 3 batteries. The second two were still under warranty, but I can't in good conscience continue to take advantage of a warranty when it's clearly the car, not the battery, that is the problem. If I don't turn it on and run it weekly, the battery will die after 7-10 days. I just can't imagine what is draining a new battery that quickly. It has an alarm system that came with the car and a digital clock, but other than that, nothing is on. Most times, I cannot even jump it back to life. I guess I need to get it to the dealer, but it's dead in my driveway at the moment and won't take a jump. I drove it nine days ago, but last night, it wouldn't start. Any input (other than to remember to start it every 5 days) would be appreciated. Thanks!
Have a parasitic draw test performed. That will tell you if an electrical circuit is drawing amperage from your battery when it's not running. If you do have a problem, the tech can isolate the circuit by pulling fuses one-by-one until the parasitic draw returns to normal. It's really easy to do and doesn't take much time.
Every OEM battery I've had in Camrys and Trucks has lasted at least 6 yrs. Sorry if you're having trouble with one particular Model(?) but my 20+ years of experience with Toy Batteries has been nothing but positive. Now as for VWs.........a completely different answer!
And sadly, the Tundra does more sitting than moving. Up to 3 weeks at a time it doesn't get touched. But my 02 Wing and 04 FJR OEM Batteries are still functioning. Wing was built in 8/01 so that Battery is 8 yro +/-. Pretty amazing I thought! For a M/C battery.
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Have had eleven Toyota vehicles since 1978. Have lived all over the world, in all types of climates and have never had to replace a battery. My 1996 4Runner had the Panasonic and was still going strong when I sold it in 2004. My wife never had any problems with her vehicles, one of which was a Lexus SC 400 sport coupe which was sold after 5 1/2 years. How you use the vehicle and its accessories has more to do with life of battery than just blaming it on a certain brand.
I'm not sure this Topic is worth all the Debate, since Owners have such a wide variety of replacement options. Feel free to use whatever Brand you think best! Now as to Wiper Blade Replacements! THAT's an issue!
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We'll see how it does after this summer of 09!
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