Battery replacement
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I got a Sears Die Hard Gold ... No issues
#5
As long as the size is right and has enough amperage, you're good.
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Also buy as fresh battery as possible. I will not buy a battery older than 6 months sitting on the shelf.
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blackydog (01-29-20)
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Lexus Test Driver
Some people have experienced various issues when replacing the battery. You would think it is a no-brainer, but a lot of people have had to had their car towed in and/or paid hundreds of dollars for repairs. Automatic emergency parking brake lockup, NAV system gone haywire, engine won't start a couple of days later, MAF sensor needs cleaning, etc., etc.
I personally had my local Lexus dealer replace my battery with the correct physical size battery that even has the Lexus logo name on it. It comes with a 7 year (84 month) warranty, with the first 24 months replacement at no-charge. The price was very competitive...and if anything goes wrong the dealership is responsible and will fix it.
I personally had my local Lexus dealer replace my battery with the correct physical size battery that even has the Lexus logo name on it. It comes with a 7 year (84 month) warranty, with the first 24 months replacement at no-charge. The price was very competitive...and if anything goes wrong the dealership is responsible and will fix it.
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Cal916 (01-22-20)
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#8
Lead Lap
Agreed with bclexus. Although I ended getting an aftermarket battery (no issues after replacement), the Lexus dealership's price and warranty were good enough for me to almost go with them.
I just had a local connection which was a bit cheaper/easier to get to but if you're close to a Lexus dealer, their batteries and pricing are worth a look.
I just had a local connection which was a bit cheaper/easier to get to but if you're close to a Lexus dealer, their batteries and pricing are worth a look.
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I always go aftermarket. But, IMHO, whatever you decide get an AGM battery:
https://www.wholesalesolar.com/blog/...ry-comparison/
Lou
https://www.wholesalesolar.com/blog/...ry-comparison/
Lou
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Lead Lap
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Some people have experienced various issues when replacing the battery. You would think it is a no-brainer, but a lot of people have had to had their car towed in and/or paid hundreds of dollars for repairs. Automatic emergency parking brake lockup, NAV system gone haywire, engine won't start a couple of days later, MAF sensor needs cleaning, etc., etc.
I personally had my local Lexus dealer replace my battery with the correct physical size battery that even has the Lexus logo name on it. It comes with a 7 year (84 month) warranty, with the first 24 months replacement at no-charge. The price was very competitive...and if anything goes wrong the dealership is responsible and will fix it.
I personally had my local Lexus dealer replace my battery with the correct physical size battery that even has the Lexus logo name on it. It comes with a 7 year (84 month) warranty, with the first 24 months replacement at no-charge. The price was very competitive...and if anything goes wrong the dealership is responsible and will fix it.
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Lead Lap
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#14
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I just called my local Lexus dealer. It would be $215.00 installed or about $145.00 if I pickup the battery.
My after market battery that was in the car when I bought it has been leaking since I bought the car. It had been leaking a lot when I first noticed it a couple months after I bought it. I pulled it out and tried to neutralize the acid. It had run down the sides and below the battery. The tray it sits in channels any liquid down and out a tube below the car so I don't think anything was damaged but I tried to neutralize and wash all the acid out. The battery is sitting above the elec power steering controller (bright idea!) and near several other harnesses that if the acid were to destroy would probably end up costing hundreds and hundreds to replace. I think I might take it in to have them put in an OEM battery and make sure nothing is damaged. I don't have the time or patience to deal with it right now.
My after market battery that was in the car when I bought it has been leaking since I bought the car. It had been leaking a lot when I first noticed it a couple months after I bought it. I pulled it out and tried to neutralize the acid. It had run down the sides and below the battery. The tray it sits in channels any liquid down and out a tube below the car so I don't think anything was damaged but I tried to neutralize and wash all the acid out. The battery is sitting above the elec power steering controller (bright idea!) and near several other harnesses that if the acid were to destroy would probably end up costing hundreds and hundreds to replace. I think I might take it in to have them put in an OEM battery and make sure nothing is damaged. I don't have the time or patience to deal with it right now.
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The Lexus battery for my 450h was about $400 with taxes. That's why I went with aftermarket, spent less than half that price, but the oem battery did last just over 6 years. The 450h uses an AGM battery and it doesn't power a starter to turn over the motor, so takes less abuse. I ended up modifying my battery tray to take a slightly larger battery that was also a more common size.