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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by lenjack, Feb 20, 2014.

  1. lenjack

    lenjack Active Member

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    What is best battery and best source? Price also a factor, as is exact fit.
     
    #1 lenjack, Feb 20, 2014
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    There is plentiful information about the 12VDC AUX battery if you use the search function, but the best available replacement source will be an Optima Yellow top.
     
    #2 mrbigh, Feb 20, 2014
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    #3 gliderman, Feb 20, 2014
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    For me, same as the original.

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    There is not universal agreement that the Optima is the best battery, especially not when you
    consider price.

    Shop local dealers, auto parts stores and battery shops by phone.......for a brand name AGM type sealed
    battery. The prices likely won't really vary that much. Beware of a low-ball price; it will NOT really be
    a bargain.
     
    #5 Easy Rider, Feb 21, 2014
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    new toyota oem's come with a pro rata warranty now.
     
    #7 bisco, Feb 21, 2014
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    That is not news.
    Batteries and tires have come with a pro-rated warranty for .........
    pretty much forever.
     
    #8 Easy Rider, Feb 24, 2014
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    They both show the same part number, FP-AGM51JIS.
     
    #11 gliderman, Feb 25, 2014
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