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What was your OEM Battery Replacement?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by geno0506, Nov 13, 2018.

  1. Nov 13, 2018 at 10:22 PM
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    geno0506

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    Just putting feelers out before my OEM battery goes crap! I know I only have 2 years on it and 16,000 miles! But would like to know what the best replacement quality and durability wise for the money would be!

    What did you replace your OEM original with?
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2018 at 10:35 PM
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    Replaced mine with oem warrantied lol. Next one will be an odyssey for sure.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2018 at 10:40 PM
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    None yet
    None yet, but fixing to put a Interstate battery
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2018 at 11:12 PM
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  6. Nov 13, 2018 at 11:31 PM
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  7. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:05 AM
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    Dual Odyssey's here, Genesis setup...you know cause lights and stuff.
    SmartSelect_20181025-072111_Gallery.jpg
     
  8. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:13 AM
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    That is a very nice setup. What are you monitoring it with?
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:14 AM
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  10. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:14 AM
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  12. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:22 AM
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    Sorry i wish i had a picture but never took 1. Its on left side of steering wheel in the black plastic. Cut out a little square with a dremel by the cargo light switch and rear window roll down. Convenient there to run wire through firewall and straight to battery.
     
  13. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:27 AM
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    I was told there are only two battery manufacturers in America. All batteries sold here come from those two plants? I try to go with Interestate. When I rode a Goldwing. Everyone was sold on Deka or Westco batteries. .But they are not sold for cars and trucks to my knowledge? Peace. D
     
  14. Nov 14, 2018 at 3:58 AM
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    We'll I replaced my factory battery with an X2 after only 5 months but I needed that type of battery since I'm running a fridge 24/7. If you don't have additional amps running all the time then just get any brand name battery at the price you want to pay. And compare warranties and local availability in case you need to use the warranty (don't special order it). There's not a whole lot else to consider.
     
  17. Nov 14, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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    I just replaced the original battery last month with an Autozone Gold Duralast on my ‘15. When the Duralast on my wife’s vehicle died after about 3 years of use, Autozone replaced it for free under warranty - saving me about $160. Figured I’d go with Autozone again for my Tundra after that. I’ve tried all kinds of batteries for the past 30 or so years - usually the top of the line offered by NAPA, Exide, Sears, International, etc. None of them really stood out or lasted more than any other. Only one I haven’t tried is the Optima.
     
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    I think my driving is hard on batteries. I drive daily, but mostly short trips. My OEM battery died after 4 years and some months. Replaced it with EverStart (Walmart) but it died after one year. I love their refund policy though. They gave me 100 % refund. I bought an Interstate battery and that was about 3 years ago.
     
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    Sears Diehard Platinum AGM in my 08 Tundra. My OEM didn't last 2-years in Southern AZ. Heat is supposed to be harder on batteries than cold weather starts. Seems odd, but the AGM battery was still going great when I sold it in May 18.
     
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    I always just use Costco batteries and haven't had any issues.
     
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    I hear good things about them! :cheers:
     
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    Nice!
     
  26. Nov 14, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    WOW,

    Thanks for all the info and advice, thats why I love this forum! :cheers:
     
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    If you do some research a TON of batteries out there are made by the same manufacturer. For instance costco batteries are labeled as "Interstate" but they aren't the typical green top interstate batteries a lot of folks commonly equate with the Interstate brand. They're made by Johnson Controls. I believe Johnson Controls makes the common brand you find at Walmart too. So unless you're shooting to spend the bigger bucks for a premium battery like the Northstar or Odyssey or Optima, blah blah blah...I think your research will lead you to find a lot of commonalities in the mainstream brand batteries out there. I am far from a battery expert. I've just never been one to find a personal need for a $180+ battery. If you're running a lot of accessories or are not confident in a store brand batter in the $80-$100 range, perhaps your utility or personal confidence dictates the need for something more expensive and "higher end". To each their own!
     
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    So, which of the 389 suggestions are you going with?
     
  29. Nov 14, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    Same here. Easy to install, and love the setup. Odyssey batteries are worth the cost.



     
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    I'll get them all and put them in the bed of truck, 1st electric Tundra ever!
     
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