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<vicky7909@rediffmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla LE, 65K miles and took it for an oil
> change today. They did a courtesy battery check on the car and found it
> read 305/350(?) cca and said that the battery needs replacement. They
> mentioned the "ideal" value was 550 cca. I'd like to know what is the
> acceptable range and if my battery really needs to be replaced. I read
> somewhere on the net that 2005 Corolla's have battery rating 310 cca.
> In that case, my battery would be in great condition then!
>
> Weather: I am in Houston, Texas so cold weather is non-existent here.
> It is almost 60F in January!
>
> I bought this car used in 2004 and presumable this still has the
> original battery.
>
> I have been quoted a price of $100(battery + labor) which seems kind of
> high.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Vicky
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I have a 2000 V6 Camry and the Toyota dealer tested the battery and told me
I needed a new one. That was two years ago and the original 2000 battery
still fires up the car engine just like when it was new. So much for battery
testing.

If you really need a new battery, try Costco. It's not the best or strongest
but they back up the full money refund within 3 years and prorated
thereafter. I have couple of Acuras that eats up batteries like there's no
tomorrow - doesn't matter if its a Honda battery or anyone else's. Within
three years the Costco battery on the Acura died. Costco refunded me in full
including sales tax and the disposable fee. Needless to say, I bought
another Costo battery. It was about $60.