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Battery Replacement - Economy Method

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by vertex, Aug 4, 2009.

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  1. vertex

    vertex Active Member

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    I guess I do too much risk mitigation at work, so at home, I take the opposite approach. ( I design medical equipment, some risk, and plenty of mitigation). I will keep my eye on the battery though, but then again I am only one data point, so the statistics aren't meaningful.
     
    #21 vertex, Aug 11, 2009
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    Just reading this for about the third time. I like this reply !
     
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    I've been using the battery for over a year now, still A OK.
     
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    After reading all the battery posts...I decided to check the 12 volt charge on our newly acquired 06 Prius. After sitting overnight and with everything off I had 11.9 volts. Turning on the lights and a/c blower brought it down into the 10 volt range within 7-10 seconds. I'm new to this Prius thing...but not new to mechanics. So I figure the battery is toast! If it were in a conventional car...it probably wouldn't start the engine.

    Based on recommendation of the Forum, I ordered the Optima kit from eLearnAid.com. Although I'm sure I could have found a cheaper...lesser expensive...way to go, I believe that time is money and there is a measure of satisfaction in the non-economy method! ...not that there's anything wrong with that! :) I will report back on the delivery and installation.

    Thanks to the group for such great information...appreciated!:)
     
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  5. wildbottom

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    What's your display reading on the Prius? How's you MPG?
    I'm looking into using a U1 Wheelchair Battery(12V 35Ah), AGM. Thanks.
    BTW, there is a Sealed version of the your battery. It also has 330 CA.
     
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    BTW, if anyone interested in Economy Method and want the safer approach, you can buy Batteries Plus SLIU1HP lawnmower battery for $37. It's a Sealed Flooded battery with Vent. (Might need special tube or straw).Link
    If you're afraid of spillage, you can put it in a Marine Battery Box($13).
    Only problem with Lawnmower batteries is that they don't last as long. 2 years in general, maybe 3 if they are well maintained.
     
    #26 wildbottom, Feb 8, 2011
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    My mum has a rechargable electric lawn mower, the battery generally lasts about 5 years. Of course the battery in that is too big for a Prius.
     
    #27 patsparks, Feb 8, 2011
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    How's the economy battery replacement holding up.
    need to replace mine. (2005)

    Please advise.
    Thanks,
    Vincent
     
    #28 vmg123, Feb 23, 2011
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    How many miles and which state do you live? The warranty may cover it.
     
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    80,000 miles in Florida.
     
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