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Pinchlite
04-15-2020, 07:55 PM
I have done some research and type 35 is the battery I need.
My only option is canadian tire so I was thinking on the optima redtop.
Thing is the vehicle selection thingy says its not compatible?
It says Group Size 34/78,so I assume anything in this size.Perhaps its the post/s being more toward the center?
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/optima-redtop-group-size-34-78-battery-800-cca-0100011p.html?rrec=true#spc
Again my only option is Canadian tire so my choices are limited.
Kaotic Lazagna
04-16-2020, 07:06 AM
Why not this one if you want an Optima battery:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/optima-yellowtop-35-battery-620-cca-0100021p.html
It's a group 35. The Red Top you posted won't fit probably due to dimensions, but more importantly terminal locations. The Yaris needs the posts facing rearward, and the positive on towards the right hand side (left if you're looking at the battery from the front of the car), and negative post on the left hand side. That Red Top is the opposite.
Kaotic Lazagna
04-16-2020, 07:09 AM
Now, if you're dead set on getting a group 34 Red Top, you can try wedging this 34R Red Top in.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/optima-redtop-34r-battery-800-cca-0100013p.html
At least the posts should be oriented correctly for the Yaris.
Pinchlite
04-16-2020, 07:09 AM
Why not this one if you want an Optima battery:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/optima-yellowtop-35-battery-620-cca-0100021p.html
It's a group 35. The Red Top you posted won't fit probably due to dimensions, but more importantly terminal locations. The Yaris needs the posts facing rearward, and the positive on towards the right hand side (left if you're looking at the battery from the front of the car), and negative post on the left hand side. That Red Top is the opposite.
when checking fit to the one you linked it says does not fit/not compatible?
3rdSEman
04-16-2020, 08:12 PM
My current battery is this 800CCA group 34R Canadian Tire SKU# 010-0013-6 which fits fine... my own use/duty was also red rather than yellow top.
Pinchlite
04-16-2020, 08:15 PM
excellent.Thanks for info/details.
How is the battery holding out?
Kaotic Lazagna
04-16-2020, 10:03 PM
when checking fit to the one you linked it says does not fit/not compatible?
I think it's because Optima Batteries are shaped weird???
WeeYari
04-19-2020, 01:53 PM
Costco ftw. Approximately 20% cheaper than Canadian Tire's cheapest battery for one that is more superior. Why most people will pay an outrageous premium for Optimum eludes me.
Kaotic Lazagna
04-19-2020, 04:08 PM
Costco ftw. Approximately 20% cheaper than Canadian Tire's cheapest battery for one that is more superior. Why most people will pay an outrageous premium for Optimum eludes me.
I got a Kirkland battery when I replaced the battery on my first Yaris. For my HB now, I wanted to get an AGM battery, so I got a Duralast Platinum AGM (I think that's what it was).
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