How Long Should an Original Battery Last?

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

My battery finally bit the dust. 236,000km and 6 years old. RIP.

lol - I left my car sitting for a couple of days, went to start it and didn't crank at all. Tried again, it cranked but would not start. Third time it cranked for about 10 seconds then started but sounded really groggy (you know what I mean).

Time to get a new one.

Anyone know a good type that is the same height as OEM? I am in Canada so Crappy Tire works for me (they will give you $20 back for exchanging your dead one).

The Yaris takes a number 35 battery. 35 is an industry designation and any manufacturers #35 will fit.

BTW, an Auto Zone "Duralast" battey is reported to be very good. It is made by "Johnson Controls", the same company that makes Optima batteries.
I don't know if they expanded up by you yet.

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by RedRide

The Yaris takes a number 35 battery. 35 is an industry designation and any manufacturers #35 will fit.

BTW, an Auto Zone "Duralast" battey is reported to be very good. It is made by "Johnson Controls", the same company that makes Optima batteries.
I don't know if they expanded up by you yet.

Nope, we don't have any autozone around. We do have NAPA, but they don't generally carry anything for import vehicles.

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Nope, we don't have any autozone around. We do have NAPA, but they don't generally carry anything for import vehicles.

Aren't all cars sold in Canada considered "imports"?

[mr_miles]

I'm still running strong on the stock battery :) soon as it kicks the bucket I'm picking up a braille. Maybe sooner, but i hate to let a good battery sit, lol.

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Aren't all cars sold in Canada considered "imports"?

lol technically you are right, but they consider GM, Ford, Chrysler, etc to be "domestic"

Thanks for the info regarding #35 battery. I will definitely check out NAPA for one.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Aren't all cars sold in Canada considered "imports"?

the big three all have plants in canada.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by why?

the big three all have plants in canada.

...as does Honda
...as does Toyota

Back on topic, 151,000km since Nov '05 on my original. Just came out of another winter without showing any signs of weakness.

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Nope, we don't have any autozone around. We do have NAPA, but they don't generally carry anything for import vehicles.

The Yaris (or any toyota ) does not need a special import battery. For the Yaris, it's a standard, world wide standard #35.

You just have to ask for a number 35 battery and they will know exactly what to give you.