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Best deal on Optima 12V

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by SeeingDouble, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. SeeingDouble

    SeeingDouble New Member

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    Amazon sells the Optima yellow top for $158.07/free shipping. Is this the plug-and-play version? Is there a better deal out there?

    My husband checked Sears with no luck. From what I'm gathering, the usual suspects don't carry Prius 12v's for some reason. Anybody know what the story is?
     
    #1 SeeingDouble, Oct 26, 2011
  2. tv4fish

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    I just replaced my battery for my 2005 last weekend - I don't think Amazon stores have the NEW Optima Yellow Top with the correct new battery terminals.
    I spent $170 (free shpg) and got mine here:
    (I tried to post the link to "elearnaid" - but the site won't allow me to until I have made 5 posts. But - go there :)
    It includes the adaptors you need for the Prius.
    PS - If you or your hubby wants/needs detailed installation instructions - I have already provided them to other forum members. :)
     
    #2 tv4fish, Oct 26, 2011
  3. xpcman

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    the correct battery is DSR46B24R - Amazon does NOT list this battery
     
    #3 xpcman, Oct 26, 2011
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    #4 firepa63, Oct 26, 2011
  5. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    The Prius battery is both small and has nonstandard posts. It uses external venting and a acid retention method called AGM, both important for the safety of the passengers.

    Three choices exist for the North American market:
    $140 ish for a direct fit Battery at your Toyota dealer
    $170 for a Standard D51 Yellowtop battery and a conversion kit with free shipping at Toyota Prius 12 Volt Auxiliary Battery with install kit for 2004 - 11
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    $200 with free shipping on the new direct fit Yellowtop at Optima BatteriesOptima Batteries DS46B24R YellowTop Prius Auxiliary Battery

    Once you get the elearnaid kit, any more batteries you may need can be the Amazon $160 battery you found. http://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B00075OSD8?tag=priuschatcom-20
     
    #5 JimboPalmer, Oct 26, 2011
  6. Azipod

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    I agree... go with the Elearnaid kit. It comes with all the post adapters. If you get just the battery from Amazon it will not work. The Prius uses different posts sizes and you will need the adapters that the Elearnid kit provides. They also have fast and free shipping.
     
    #6 Azipod, Oct 27, 2011
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