LC Model (2018-present)

Battery

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-19-20, 09:47 AM
  #31  
JAGXJR
10th Gear
 
JAGXJR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Ca
Posts: 13
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

There are 3 main brands 1. Battery Tender 2. Noco Genius 3.Ctek. They are good benchmarks for evaluating other brands.
If your car is idle for long periods it is important NOT to use a charger or float or trickle design. They tend to overcharge.
The new Maintainers do not overcharge and will also prevent sulphation. The sulphation causes premature death of the battery.
Worse, sulphation can cause a sudden failure when you try a hot restart. That will strand you.
So be very specific about what technology you buy.. I have all 3 brands mentioned above on some of my collector cars.Technical comparisons are hard to find but this may help:
Amazon Amazon
I hope this helps
Old 08-19-20, 11:19 AM
  #32  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,515
Received 1,900 Likes on 1,340 Posts
Default

More discussion here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-tender-2.html

Lou
Old 02-11-21, 06:34 AM
  #33  
A320Captai
7th Gear
 
A320Captai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Fl
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Lexus battery

Just went to replace battery. Lexus wants $1,750 .00 for the battery. CRAZY PRICE. Cannot find any aftermarket batteries. Help
Old 02-11-21, 06:39 AM
  #34  
hoonose
Intermediate
 
hoonose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: az
Posts: 390
Received 77 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by A320Captai
Just went to replace battery. Lexus wants $1,750 .00 for the battery. CRAZY PRICE. Cannot find any aftermarket batteries. Help
I just saw one at Autozone for $200. Maybe you are looking for the hybrid battery by mistake?
Old 02-11-21, 07:07 AM
  #35  
A320Captai
7th Gear
 
A320Captai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Fl
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Lexus Battery

Just checked with dealer. REGULAR Battery is $1,700.00. Parts guy said it is a weird Battery and no aftermarket Batteries fit the specs of the car.
Old 02-11-21, 08:44 AM
  #36  
LC911JEFF
Pit Crew
 
LC911JEFF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: CT
Posts: 121
Received 97 Likes on 49 Posts
Default

I just called Lexus dealorship in my area and asked about LC battery price.. He told me $300 for replacement battery. I mentioned the $1700 battery he said that

was for the original one in the car. The replacement battery is $300. Call another dealorship.
The following 2 users liked this post by LC911JEFF:
355F1 (02-11-21), vraa (02-15-21)
Old 02-11-21, 10:53 AM
  #37  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,515
Received 1,900 Likes on 1,340 Posts
Default

I usually try to stay ahead of the game when it comes to replacement parts. From my research it looks like a Group H6 or H7 (94R) battery will fit the LC. Prices range from about $150. to $200. Also, may I suggest an AGM battery. My experience with them is that they last far longer than a conventional flooded battery.

Lou
The following 2 users liked this post by flowrider:
DavidL (05-03-23), vraa (02-15-21)
Old 02-11-21, 11:24 AM
  #38  
DRGibbons
Advanced
 
DRGibbons's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 573
Received 466 Likes on 250 Posts
Default

You can't go wrong with this one.
Product Search Results | OPTIMA Batteries
Old 02-11-21, 11:53 AM
  #39  
S2000toIS350
Pole Position
 
S2000toIS350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 2,372
Likes: 0
Received 121 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

I put an Optima Yellow Top in my S2000 at the end of original battery life,
The Optima was great
Old 02-11-21, 12:28 PM
  #40  
bitkahuna
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
bitkahuna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Present
Posts: 74,678
Received 2,393 Likes on 1,568 Posts
Default

$1700? is it made of gold?
The following users liked this post:
vraa (02-15-21)
Old 02-12-21, 10:21 AM
  #41  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,515
Received 1,900 Likes on 1,340 Posts
Default

This may be of interest. The link was in an eMail I received today:

https://www.autoweek.com/gear/g35472...0Non%20Openers

Lou

Last edited by flowrider; 02-12-21 at 10:29 AM.
The following 3 users liked this post by flowrider:
AirForce8 (02-13-21), JONPRON (02-13-21), Oilman (02-15-21)
Old 02-15-21, 10:18 PM
  #42  
vraa
CL Folding Team Starter

iTrader: (2)
 
vraa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: TX
Posts: 4,669
Received 353 Likes on 206 Posts
Default

Surprised to not see interstate or varta on that list

If you're gonna drop 1700$ on a battery might as well go lithium like the Pista
Old 06-26-21, 08:12 PM
  #43  
raider888
10th Gear
 
raider888's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2021
Location: CA
Posts: 10
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Battery tender/maintainer

Any LC 500 owners use a battery tender/maintainer?
Is it safe to use one?
Old 06-27-21, 06:57 AM
  #44  
hoonose
Intermediate
 
hoonose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: az
Posts: 390
Received 77 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by raider888
Any LC 500 owners use a battery tender/maintainer?
Is it safe to use one?
I've used a cheap Harbor Freight trickle charger with good results for months at a time on several vehicles.

https://www.harborfreight.com/automa...ger-64284.html
The following users liked this post:
raider888 (06-27-21)
Old 06-27-21, 07:58 AM
  #45  
74Sprtstr
Intermediate
 
74Sprtstr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: hi
Posts: 468
Received 190 Likes on 144 Posts
Default

let an LC sit around so the battery goes dead ? fergetaboutit...
The following users liked this post:
raider888 (06-27-21)


Quick Reply: Battery



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:20 PM.