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"# Fred #" <noemail@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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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.[/color]

That sounds like a great deal. I'll have to keep Costco in mind when it is
time for the next battery.
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Ray O
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