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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by sunvia, Nov 30, 2016.

  1. sunvia

    sunvia Junior Member

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    I have a 2010 prius,,,,sold new in july 2009.....I have the OEM battery and it quit today....I am thinking of replacing with optima yellow top......any reviews pro or con?
     
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  2. bisco

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    mostly good. they have had some bad ones, and sometimes need a charge before installing, but overall pretty good i think. all the best!(y)
     
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  3. DonDNH

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    Very good quality and likely will last for 5 - 6 or more years. If you plan to keep the car for that long, go for it. If not, I'd suggest a lower cost replacement; you won't get back anything when you sell for the best battery.
     
    #3 DonDNH, Nov 30, 2016
  4. Mendel Leisk

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    I went with Optima because it was cheaper than Toyota's battery: $229 vs $271 (Canadian funds). And purchasing the Optima through SaskBattery I dodge provincial sales tax, about 6%?

    The Optima's the same dimensions, posts, and the vent. I had to slip in one washer to make Toyota's (super finicky, unadjustable design) hold-down bracket sit flat, that was the only issue.

    This was about 16 months back, the Optima's fine so far. Next time around, I might try Canadian Tire's battery, which apparently is a rebadged Exide. It's under $200, maybe $189:. Some notes:

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    Optima Yellow Top:
    Group Size: GR#51JIS: 46B24R
    CCA: 450
    CA: 575
    Length: 9.272 in
    Width: 5.024 in
    Height: 8.885 in
    web page:
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    Canada Tire alternative:
    MotoMaster Eliminator Ultra model 10-5122 (rebadged Exide battery)
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    Above Canadian Tire battery is rebadged:
    Exide FP-AGM51JIS
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    Bosch Premium Performance Battery Group Size 51
    Part # 51-440BAGM
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Nov 30, 2016
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