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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by zakky, Jun 4, 2015.

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  1. zakky

    zakky Junior Member

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    i replaced my prius c 12v battery with new sealed type battery. so the battery does not have any venting tube connectors. will it be any problem if i use this battery on my prius c?
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    I have a regular lift back Prius, so I could be wrong in this regard, but the compartment where the 12 volt is placed on mine is itself vented in terms of having the exhaust flap and port from the car interior to the outside close to the rear wheel. Hopefully in your model it is a similar setup.
    As well, I believe that some of the new versions of replacement batteries from the dealer are now vent less.

    Certainly someone with a 'C' and is more familiar will soon chime in.

    As others have told you in another post that you made, make sure they provided an AGM type of battery, and if you do end up changing it a vented model is preferable. Was this done at a Toyota dealer? I notice you list your car as a 2014 and I'd think this would mean you are under factory warranty still.

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    I would be interested to know where you got it, the brand and model, and what paid.
     
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    i got this from and local battery store this costs me $90. is it ok to use with my prius c?
     
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    i would have to say no, and that the vent is there for a reason. but i could be wrong.
     
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    then do i wants to change it soon?
     
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    again, i'm no expert, but i would change it to oem ore equivalent. soon.
     
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    thank you. i am going to replace it again with OEM or equivalent
     
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    The vent is there because the 12V batteries on the Prii are located in the passenger compartment and batteries give off hydrogen gas. Get a proper battery.
     
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    i am getting my salary at the end of this month will it any problem if i drive my car 1 to 2 weeks with this battery :( please be kind to reply me :'(
     
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    You should survive...
     
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    worry about yourself? open the window when you are driving.;)
     
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    And avoid smoking. :)

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    Seriously, you'll be ok.
     
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    If that unvented battery is an AGM, it's not likely to be a hazard, except in a freak combination of circumstances. It's a lawyer thing.

    It may or may not be practical to construct an effective venting system for it.
     
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    HI every one today i went to toyota and checked my battery they said me this is super maintenance free battery so no need of venting tube at all this is the battery even toyota uses for their new brands :) even lexus hybrid :)
     
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    brilliant.(y)
     
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    Batteries are rated by Ampere/ Hours, so whatever battery you put in, should be about the same specs. You took the original battery out, right. ?
    The specs are on the old battery. As for the vent tube that is controversial, I think it's unnecessary. BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM YOU SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCED is th posts, they are a different size ! Did you personally change the battery ?
     
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    I see you have a Aqua, this is a Prius C thread, So how is your info pertinent to the Prius C ?
     
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    My Prius C battery has a venting tube ! I know, I took the battery out and looked at it
    I like the Super Maintenance free battery statement tho. If applicable to the C
     
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    what is an aqua?
     
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