The original OEM battery in my '05 DC 4x4 was a Toyota True Start 27F (optional) that has 710 cold cranking amps (CCA) and went out on the first snow of the season. Toyota also shows the other battery for the truck is a 24F that has 575 CCA. More info on the Toyota True Start batteries can be found here (link) . Keep in mind that he "F" on the battery size indicates the positive post is on the right side of he battery (left side when looking at it from standing at the front bumper with hood open). The "N" or "S" on the batteries indicates the battery is produced for northern or southern climates.
I called the local dealer and they didn't have a 27F and it would take a few days to get one. I was not willing to put in their 24F with the lower CCA. Not sure what the price was but I'm sure it would have been more than it was worth anyway. The Toyota labeled batteries have a 24 mo full replacement and 84 mo prorated warrany. In my internet research, I learned that their batteries are made by Johnson Controls as are most of the available.
I checked my local AutoZone, Costco, Sams Club, and Walmart for the 27F battery. Nobody carried it. What I did learn was the 24F they carried was 700 CCA which was close enough to the Toyota 27F sitting dead in my truck. The only difference was the size. The 24F is about 2" shorter in length, but is he same height and width. My local Advanced Auto parts did carry a 27F with 710 CCA for $96 and 24/84 warranty but wasn't in stock.
I ended up with the Walmart Everstart Maxx 24FN that is 850 CA, 700 CCA, a 36 mo replacement and prorated up to 108 mo. Price was $77 and the core was $9. This was only 10 CCA less than the larger 27F Toyota battery, also made my Johnson Conrols, which I'm confident would have been twice the price and a shorter warranty period. One of he reasons I went with the Walmart version is the price compared to others with same warranty period. I figured since these batteries are mostly made by the same few places in the country (except autozone's lower line of batteries made in mexico), chances are its all the same with the exception of the label and price. However, the number one reason I picked a battery up from Walmart is because I can return it 24/7 to just about of their kazillion stores in the country.
Peace-out.
I called the local dealer and they didn't have a 27F and it would take a few days to get one. I was not willing to put in their 24F with the lower CCA. Not sure what the price was but I'm sure it would have been more than it was worth anyway. The Toyota labeled batteries have a 24 mo full replacement and 84 mo prorated warrany. In my internet research, I learned that their batteries are made by Johnson Controls as are most of the available.
I checked my local AutoZone, Costco, Sams Club, and Walmart for the 27F battery. Nobody carried it. What I did learn was the 24F they carried was 700 CCA which was close enough to the Toyota 27F sitting dead in my truck. The only difference was the size. The 24F is about 2" shorter in length, but is he same height and width. My local Advanced Auto parts did carry a 27F with 710 CCA for $96 and 24/84 warranty but wasn't in stock.
I ended up with the Walmart Everstart Maxx 24FN that is 850 CA, 700 CCA, a 36 mo replacement and prorated up to 108 mo. Price was $77 and the core was $9. This was only 10 CCA less than the larger 27F Toyota battery, also made my Johnson Conrols, which I'm confident would have been twice the price and a shorter warranty period. One of he reasons I went with the Walmart version is the price compared to others with same warranty period. I figured since these batteries are mostly made by the same few places in the country (except autozone's lower line of batteries made in mexico), chances are its all the same with the exception of the label and price. However, the number one reason I picked a battery up from Walmart is because I can return it 24/7 to just about of their kazillion stores in the country.
Peace-out.