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07-27-2013, 12:15 PM | #73 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
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My original battery lasted about 5.5 years, but my Yaris sits for extended periods and is often only started to move it around in my driveway so I can get my Jeep in and out of the garage. I was impressed that it lasted that long, but it died a long, agonizing death. The quick-turn starting mechanism quit working around last October, and it had to be jump-started a few times after sitting for several weeks. I finally relented and bought one of the NAPA batteries CTScott recommended, and it's been starting great ever since!
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07-27-2013, 02:03 PM | #74 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2011
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The battery in my '07 is a FB High Dash, distributed by Toyota, so it is the OEM battery. I tested it with my meter and it showed 12.7 volts, so it's still good after 6 1/2 years.
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07-27-2013, 08:27 PM | #75 |
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Depends on temp. If you live in a very hot place, you'll get 3~4 years. If your in a very mild place, than expect 5~8 years.
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07-27-2013, 10:47 PM | #76 |
Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009
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Yep. Very hot place. Most auto people around here say 3 years and my OEM lasted 28 days short of 3 years (and 138k miles) and I replaced my 2nd battery (which was only a 1 year guarantee battery) after exactly 3 years (and around 86k-88k miles).
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07-27-2013, 11:00 PM | #77 |
Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009
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Earlier today I was listening to a car maintenance call in show on a local radio station (KPRC 950 AM). I'd never listened to this show before. The show has two hosts, one male and one female (each owns an auto repair shop). A listener called in and asked what would be the the best aftermarket battery to get to replace her original battery. Both hosts immediately said the NAPA Legend battery that CTScott recommended and you currently own.
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07-27-2013, 11:26 PM | #78 | |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
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Considering how hot San Antonio gets, and the number of short starts I did with it; I was surprised my OEM battery lasted as long as it did. The NAPA Legend fit perfectly in my car (I recall you had issues with batteries not going in easily) and it took all of a few minutes to install it. I can't give a long-term review at this time but based on what I've experienced so far I know where I will be going for my next battery (which hopefully will be at least another five years! ) Cheers! M2
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07-27-2013, 11:52 PM | #79 | |
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07-28-2013, 10:51 AM | #80 |
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The day mine died, it was still registering 12.5 volts. The CCA was in the toilet at ~115.
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07-28-2013, 06:27 PM | #81 |
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My OEM battery lasted 6.5 years before I had to replace it.
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07-29-2013, 05:49 AM | #82 |
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I replaced my ECHO battery at 7 years but it was actually still good. The clutch over ride switch was frozen with ice and wouldnt actuate. A new battery didnt start the car!
All my batteries do me like this. I think its because I only operate the vehicles every day, for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the afternoon, on aveage. Have I posted this before?
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07-29-2013, 11:04 PM | #83 | |
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08-02-2013, 09:36 AM | #84 |
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my battery on my 07 lasted 5 years 4 months before i had to replace it.
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08-13-2013, 12:12 AM | #85 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Bay Area, CA
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mine lasted ~6.5 years. 07 as well. Replaced with costco battery (need to bent the bracket a bit in order to secure it).
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08-13-2013, 09:52 PM | #86 |
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09-04-2013, 01:38 PM | #87 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2009
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My original Panasonic is 7 years old and still going strong. This is the longest lasting battery I have ever owned. I just topped it with distilled water last month for the first time and charged it to 100% on the DieHard battery charger.
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09-08-2013, 07:49 AM | #88 |
Drives: 2010 3dr yaris Join Date: Jan 2013
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Mine died this weekend, it gave me warnings for about two weeks. I thought maybe the car was getting a little older and wanted that half sec wamp before starting. It last 3 1/2 years. Got a Duralast to replace it. Only 30k miles on the car, doing great though.
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09-08-2013, 08:26 AM | #89 |
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5 years. Probably would have lasted longer, however I let the car sit for 6 weeks in Phoenix and the battery went dead. Never the same since.
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11-22-2013, 07:22 AM | #90 |
Drives: 2001 silver Yaris Join Date: Dec 2011
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my 2001 Yaris works with Matsushita 12 years old original battery...
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