questions about the battery - Toyota Yaris Forums

why? · 10-07-2010, 05:00 PM

so while i search through the toyota owners manual, does anyone know the cca of the yaris battery?

also, i have a few questions about lightweight batteries. Are there any maintenance issues I would have to worry about, or are they are install and forget, like normal car batteries.

do they need any special attention if you don't use the car a few days in a row?

Basically, I am interested in buying one, but I have zero knowledge of them and don't want to get something and then realize it does not fit my needs in any way.

Klink10 · 10-08-2010, 06:55 AM

I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.

fnkngrv · 10-08-2010, 08:09 AM

Treyz would prolly be good to ask as well as he had a Braille zero weight battery.

why? · 10-13-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink10

I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.

what mounting brackets are you using, and where did you get the terminals?

why? · 10-21-2010, 05:46 PM

well if anyone else was looking to do this, just bought one from Parker Battery for $64 w/ free shipping.

10-07-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	questions about the battery so while i search through the toyota owners manual, does anyone know the cca of the yaris battery? also, i have a few questions about lightweight batteries. Are there any maintenance issues I would have to worry about, or are they are install and forget, like normal car batteries. do they need any special attention if you don't use the car a few days in a row? Basically, I am interested in buying one, but I have zero knowledge of them and don't want to get something and then realize it does not fit my needs in any way. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-08-2010, 08:09 AM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Treyz would prolly be good to ask as well as he had a Braille zero weight battery. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-21-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	well if anyone else was looking to do this, just bought one from Parker Battery for $64 w/ free shipping. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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10-08-2010, 06:55 AM	#2
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I have had a Deka "lawnmower/motorcycle" type battery in my car for about 2 years now with no issues at all. Check my garage for pics. Did the install myself as it was a little more than just set it on the original tray and secure. That particular model has the CCA you are looking for. I will say that if you are the type to sit in the parking lot on Fri nights and listen to the sounds with the car off then you might want to rethink going this route. But to start the car it does great. Got it for weight savings. Even dedicated a line in my shop to charge with a Batt Tender Jr. which I throw it on during colder months for insurance. No issues at all and I've let it sit for weeks without starting.