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Old 10-16-2019, 10:27 AM
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Battery Recommendation

Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement battery? I have a 2013 TL AWD just looking for suggestions. The dealer wants $170.
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My wife's '09 Pilot has an Interstate battery, 560 amp, which has been in there since we bought it 5 years ago. It's still going strong.

I have an Antigravity lithium battery, 480 amp, which weighs 3lbs. It's pricey, but super lightweight and has some wicked cranking power. It just doesn't have as much capacity as a traditional lead acid. I wouldn't recommend going that route due to the price and lower capacity. I just did it because I'm a bit obsessed with dropping weight from the car. Dropping 40lbs from the front end makes a significant difference.
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Old 10-16-2019, 03:18 PM
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Costco, I got mine recently for $150
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Thirding Costco batteries.
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Napa Legends Battery last night. $140
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I ended up going with the Interstate MT-14F for $134 from a direct outlet.
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I would go for an AGM battery instead of a Lead Acid battery.
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Originally Posted by losiglow
My wife's '09 Pilot has an Interstate battery, 560 amp, which has been in there since we bought it 5 years ago. It's still going strong.

I have an Antigravity lithium battery, 480 amp, which weighs 3lbs. It's pricey, but super lightweight and has some wicked cranking power. It just doesn't have as much capacity as a traditional lead acid. I wouldn't recommend going that route due to the price and lower capacity. I just did it because I'm a bit obsessed with dropping weight from the car. Dropping 40lbs from the front end makes a significant difference.
Are you in a location with bad winter's I always wanted to do one. Has it died on you and how long have you been running the antigravity?
Old 10-30-2019, 09:13 AM
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Costco batteries should just be fine, it costs about $100 and should last at least 5 years, that is like $20 a year, no biggie, probably less than what you pay for gas in a week.
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Costco battery for $100.
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I just looked on Costco's website. Used the find my battery search. Says no battery for my TL. Maybe it's just saying my local Costco doesn't have it in stock?
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Originally Posted by dregsfan
I just looked on Costco's website. Used the find my battery search. Says no battery for my TL. Maybe it's just saying my local Costco doesn't have it in stock?
Don't worry about the website. Just go to the store. They should have it. That was exactly my experience - couldn't find it on the website but at the store.
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Don't worry about the website. Just go to the store. They should have it. That was exactly my experience - couldn't find it on the website but at the store.
Thanks. Do they take installation appointments?
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