shizzytheking

Does anybody know all the group numbers our 3G TL's take Group 24, 35, 75? Would our cars take pretty much any battery in the rating. Also do you recommend OEM Factory Honda Battery or go aftermarket?

SharksBreath

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24F is the size and i would get a diehard platinum from sears. great CCA's and gel cells.

shizzytheking

thanks is there more than 1 size or group number that fits in the 3G

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

i'm sure there are a few diff sizes you could potentially use but i'd just stick with what is recommended.

DMZ

Group 24F is the recommended size for the 3G TL.

Consumer Reports rates the Interstate Megatron Plus as the top performing battery in this group.
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Nukeman

I had great luck with Autozone Gold, 750 Cold cranking Amps (935 cranking Amps) ,,,,3 years no questions asked relacement and then 5 more years pro-rated. (Approx $110)

jeeva86

I bought a group 24F, it's a motomaster something, I forget. Anyways, it doesn't perfectly fit with the housing cover and stuff so watch out for that.

sockr1

iTrader: (5)

sorry for the mini thread jack, but when did you guys replace your initial battery?
i have an 08 TL-S and I'm still on the original battery (4.5 years, 59k miles)

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^mine starting acting up at around 40k miles for me. 07 tl-s

liono

I bought an autozone gold and it lasted for exactly 360 days. Not even a year and I had to get a free replacement.

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

first OEM battery going after 3 yrs, 2nd OEM battery went after another 3 yrs and 3 mos., now i have the interstate battery for the last yr...starts every time like it was the first time even when my TL sits for a couple of weeks.

4drviper

what symptoms do you have OP??



i guess i need interstate?

my battery is from factory and when i don't drive for a week, the whole car dims with starter cranking.

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

lights and dash dimming...battery go bye bye soon. mine did that both times with the OEM battery. i also had a slow turnover.

i've been pleased with the interstate battery thus far. it has a lot more CCA than the OEM battery. car starts like a champ every time. i've thought of getting a battery tender for my TL since i don't really DD her.

others will say optima (overpriced), die hard, autozone, kirkland (costco)...i read good reports on the interstate battery and consumer reports gave it a good review. i usually do thorough research prior to many of my purchases. i'll poo poo the battery when it starts taking a crap on me. for now, i'll praise it.

4drviper

i have very slow turnover after 5days of sitting. sorta like grandpa coughing. (blame 10W40 @ 50F? maybe, NAH)

it acts up when the temp falls below 50 and,, happened last winter. it's been fine until ugh. OEM battery sucks.

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

^^4.5 yrs on the original battery...there is going to be a day it's not going to start. just get a new battery and have peace of mind.

Izzy-Type-S

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I had an 05 base that left me stranded and an 08 type s that did the same thing, both times in the hottest summer days. OEM batteries suck! ...but they replaced mine for free even after warranty so I'm rolling on another Acura battery lol. Looking at getting a small light weight one.