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Just replaced original 12V battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by davidtm, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. davidtm

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    Our 2010 Prius is 9 years old with 163,000 miles. The battery has struggled recently, and finally died. AAA came out, and he documented 4.13 V and 36 CCA (original spec is 335!). Got replacement at Batteries +Bulbs for $215, installed.

    Impressive service life, I'd say!

    P027 ?
     
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    well done!(y)
     
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    didn't buy OEM replacement?
     
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    Not late on a Saturday afternoon nor for an inflated price

    Pixel 3a ?
     
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    OEM replacement would have been around $225 to $250. But that went 9 years for you.

    I find most aftermarket batteries are only good for about 5 years
     
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    My Banner is 50 bucks here. Yuasa is almost $300 and Optima around $160.
    I'm happy if two Banners will last 10 years.:)
     
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    I did mine for my 2012 in August. Batteries Plus is where I got mine. I like the FULL 4 year non-prorated warranty. Also, they are just down the street from me.
     
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    Hey davidtm, which battery did you get at Batteries+Bulbs? Was it the Duracell Ultra Platinum?

    Also, how did you get your store to install for you? The one by me is adamant that they won't touch a Prius due to the hybrid system (stupid I know, but I got the same spiel from the Pepboys and OReilly's by my house). I can install it myself, but just curious how you got them to do it for you.

    TIA!
     
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    Duracell, not sure which one. The guy didn't hesitate about installation, but also said he had a 2nd gen Prius.

    Pixel 3a ?
     
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    It looked pretty straightforward as I watched him, and I'm sure there are YouTube videos that cover the details

    Pixel 3a ?
     
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    Who would spend that on a POS battery that only lasts nine years? :LOL:
     
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