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not AGM12V Battery for 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Lime1, Oct 30, 2022.

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    Hello. My 12v battery died couple of days ago and I replaced it with this one (first picture). I don't think it's AGM battery. In the description it says the technology is "СА/СА" (calcium car battery?? I don't know). My last one was also CA/CA (second picture) and it lasted for 3-4 years. Did I buy wrong type of battery (probably yes) and should I replace it? 12065893_1.jpg 313048710_594458772439014_1975759293699575537_n.jpg
     
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    You'd like AGM but I wouldn't worry bout it. If it's inexpensive you looking the UB series batteries industrial type things that go in alarms fork trucks etc. Our size about 75 bux.
     
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    welcome!
    hard to tell much from pics, do you have any specs
     
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    Theoretically less safe than a true AGM, but will probably work ok. Is it a Group 51 size?

    As Tombukt2 notes, you can buy a general-purpose "universal" true AGM that will also work fine for $75 or so. Needs minor work to adapt.
     
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    Thanks for your replies. I’m pretty sure none of them are AGM type batteries. I was just wandering if it’s okay to have this one for couple of years before it dies and it’s not somehow damaging the car or is dangerous, because my vent tube is kinda floating around as it has nowhere to plug it in. My car has big rear right side air vent for that purpose I suppose…

    amazon description says:
    Product details
    Brand Varta
    Vehicle service type Boot
    Voltage 12 Volts
    Item dimensions L x W x H 23.8 x 22.7 x 12.9 centimetres
    Number of cells 6

    • Battery boat
    • Varta Blue Dynamic B31
    • Designed for performance and reliability
    • Powerframe technology slatted frame
    • 12 V, 45 Ah

    For it’s specifications local store says this:
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    In a wreck, especially if your car overturns, there's a risk that battery could spill acid in the interior. Is that risk high enough for you to worry about? Toyota was cautious about that possibility, for legal reasons.
     
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