How long does 4runner battery last

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Find More Posts by gmreratliff. Maz Member. Quote: Originally Posted by eddiebx However, I've heard time and time again, in the real hot climates no battery lasts more then years. Find More Posts by Maz. Quote: Originally Posted by Maz I've also heard that, and sold a Tahoe to someone from Las Vegas whereupon the battery failed almost immediately.

Find More Posts by 1engineer. Posting Rules. Similar Threads. Battery Life?? Bluetooth battery life? Do I need a More Powerful Battery? IPod Users -Battery Life?? User Name: Password: Remember Me? Not a member yet? However, they will only last a few years at best.

Finally, extreme temperatures can shorten battery life. If you can keep your vehicle garaged, your battery will probably last a few months longer at least if you live in a climate where there are very cold or very hot temperatures during the year.

The Prius has two batteries: A high voltage battery for running the car, and a low voltage battery for running the computers. Many first-generation Prius owners have gone over k miles without any substantial change to battery performance.

Tests by Consumer Reports have found that the batteries on ten-year-old, high mileage Priuses had not lost any of their power or efficiency. New or newer Prius batteries are even more advanced than these 1st generation units. There are quite a few more options than these selections, but these are the most popular in terms of many people have these installed. The stock battery on our 5th gen 4Runners is a Panasonic. For an upgraded solution, there are a wide variety of options out there.

Depending on how many accessories you have and will need to power will determine the size of the battery you choose. Batteries are marked with a letter and number to indicate freshness. Batteries are marked with a letter and number to determine age. If a battery is marked A8, that would stand for January B7 would stand for February The letter correlates to the month and the number correlates to the year.

A8 could also stand for January of but you would be able to tell if a battery was over 10 years old just by looking at it. Hopefully, that makes sense. RC is the amount of time a battery can run on its own power without the engine and before discharge. High RC batteries are great for our 4Runners considering most of power multiple accessories.

Higher RC batteries help in situations like accidentally leaving your headlights on among other things. We will take the Odyssey 34R for example. The Odyssey 34R has an RC of minutes. I have also heard that you can do this division and then add 16 to get your Ah. I am not a battery expert by any means, so if you know the best method, please comment below.

There are many accessories that give you specs based on Amps, so it is important to know the amount of Amps your battery has. Every battery has a CCA rating. CCA rating is used to determine a batteries ability to start your 4Runner in cold temperature hence, cold cranking.

It is generally harder for a battery to start under extreme cold as opposed to warmer-moderate weather climates.

If you reside in northern Canada as opposed to sunny San Diego, that should come into consideration when buying a battery. If you live in a colder climate or go on frequent trips to cold weather climates, you want a battery with a higher CCA rating. Cranking Amps CA is used to determine the number of amps a volt battery can deliver at 0 degrees Fahrenheit normal to moderate temperatures.

Your cold cranking amps CCAs is the initial jolt of power it takes to start your 4Runner. The Amp Hours Ah is the power that runs your 4Runner and powers your accessories. Your cold cranking amps CCAs is kinda like your 4Runner climbing a short steep hill very fast fast and aggressive and your Amp Hours Ah is like your 4Runner racing in the Baja consistency for distance. Ampere Hour Ah is how much electricity your 4Runners battery can store. The higher the Ampere Hour Ah capacity, the longer your battery can power accessories while your 4Runner is not running.

We mentioned the equation above to find out what your Ampere Hour Ah is if your battery does not have an Ampere Hour Ah rating on the label. One of the reasons why we went with an Odyssey 34 over the Odyssey 31 was the terminal location. The terminal location on the Odyssey 31 is towards the middle of the battery which requires terminal extensions. This is great until you need a battery replacement on your 4Runner. When you need a spur of the moment replacement and the terminals are in a different location, you are screwed, unless that place has a specific battery for your set-up.

I like that there are no modifications that need to be done to the stock battery terminal cables, like the terminal extensions needed on the NorthStar Group 31 AGM Battery or the Odyssey When you buy a battery for your 5th Gen, just make sure the terminals are in the right location and depending on what you are looking for easy install option , make sure they do not require additional terminal extensions.

Weight was also a consideration for me when buying a battery. As we start adding more and more stuff to the 4Runner, it starts to set a little lower. There is a big difference between the group 31 batteries at 77 pounds and the group 34 battery at 50 pounds. I personally decided to go with a group 34 battery for a few reasons and weight was one of the determining factors. It was also cheaper and that was nice. If you are really looking for a light-weight option, you can go with a LiFePO4 battery , which is typically about one-fifth the weight and two to four times the service life of a traditional battery.

These batteries are more expensive compared to a traditional battery, though. But instead of lbs, you can have a battery that weighs lbs. Brenan is the founder of Trail4R. If you are in the Chicago and surrounding area and are looking for battery service for your Toyota vehicle then contact us at Arlington Toyota. We sell TrueStart batteries which include free installation and we often run service specials on battery tests which provide you with accurate diagnostic battery test information on the health of your battery.

You may view our service specials through our website as well as schedule a service appointment. Contact us today if you have any questions.