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Old 02-01-2010, 07:24 AM
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My 05 6mt TL sometimes doesnt wanna start when its really cold outside like around -15c i am guessing its the battery i mean its 5 years old and from reading around on this forum Acura uses a shitty battery, i wanna replace the battery with something better i called Acura and they are asking me 170$ to change a battery ??? really thats nuts i wanna change it my self anything special i should know about? battery type? plz help me out, its winter down here n really damn cold i hate being stuck needing a boost
Old 02-01-2010, 08:49 AM
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Go over to the 3 Gen. regular Forum, there's several posts right now.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/what-kind-car-battery-does-tl-take-761825/
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I believe the stock TL delphi battery has 100 month warranty.. the stock battery has a low cca rating. You're lucky you got this far with it. If your dealership refuses to replace it, trade it in for a new better higher rated cca battery.. most core deposits on batteries are around $15. I traded my shit one in for a DG yellow top a year ago.. It starts with a roar in cold mornings. I think I paid ~$75 at Autozone.. but don't quote me on that.
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do i have to do anything special if i wanted to install it my self?
Old 02-02-2010, 09:30 AM
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no.. just make sure you have your radio code available.
Old 02-02-2010, 09:35 AM
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alrite thanks a bunch i got the radio code
Old 02-02-2010, 11:37 AM
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Hi All,

Is the Walmart Battery any good for a 2004 TL? Anyone with that experience...

Thanks
Old 02-04-2010, 08:27 AM
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hello all, i just finished installing my battery for my car i got a motormaster eliminator 875cca battery is that too much cca? and if it is, is it bad for the car? thanks
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That's just the max CCA. If you are in a cold climate, the more the better.
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That's all? psshh...








You'll be fine..
Old 02-04-2010, 10:34 AM
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Hi All,

Is the Walmart Battery any good for a 2004 TL? Anyone with that experience...
Yes, I have it. The yellow Everstart Maxx 24F. Has worked fine for the last 2½ years since I installed it. Rated A Best Buy in Consumer Reports. I've accidentally left the map light on for 2 days and the car still starts right up.

No need to spend almost $200 on fancy shmancy brands like Optima. My .

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You got the right size, 24F.
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i would believe so everything fits as it was with the factory battery
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I personally wouldn't buy shit from wal-mart.

I'm happy with my optima. I've had a yellow top in my 67 mustang for 6 years and it fires up every time. Even during the winter storage.

The red top in the TL is doing very well too.
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I'm doing a red top too. So I don't need a box in the trunk.....
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