Can you take a picture of the battery?
I doubt the OEM is a deep cycle AGM battery, as the 2014-2016 did not have one. I'm not sure about the Hybrid model either.
But it isn't impossible I suppose.

If you do an ADVANCED search you will come up with multiple threads for battery issues, and I have one for replacing it as well.

Here is an AGM battery I used. Size says 34R. I needed a spacer to raise it that they also sell with this battery.
With AGM, you will notice how the car starts more rapidly vs a standard battery. Of course you also get much more use out of it. In my weather and use it is very typical to need a replace in 3-4years. These are expected to last 7-10,

 

craig3277...get info off your batt. & post here. Tnx.

 

Phil, there's a huge difference between 2017 and the 2014-2016 models. Because of the start/stop feature, the battery is running fans lights radio with the engine off a LOT more often. Plus cranking a lot more. That's why I'm wondering. That combined with the fact that I cant get any battery to come up for 2017 highlanders for sites like `Interstate Batteries'. I will try to take a photo of what's in there.

 

Only thing I can find in the OM is it's a special type for vehicles with stop-start. Maybe ask a Toyota dealer, or wait until the application guides catch up to the 2017s.

 

Pop the hood, take a couple snaps of what the labels say, post it.

 

I can't seem to see a model number that matches anything on a quick web search but here is the battery in our 2017 Limited Platinum AWD Highlander.

Edit: Sorry, couldn't figure out how to rotate images.

 

Something like this perhaps,

page 5
http://www.gs-yuasa.com/en/products/pdf/Automotive-MadeinIndonesia.pdf

http://www.yuasabattery.com.my/option/mod_product_listing/mid/3419/cid/1561|
http://www.shieldbatteries.co.uk/products/shield/agm70.html
http://www.panasonic.hk/english/pro...roducts/living/car-battery/conventional-car-battery-(jis)/tc-75d31r-(70ah).aspx

 

I looked at my battery and it is identical to what callmeq posted. Which is a Yuasa D26. I'm still not positive what this means, but it sure isn't a regular battery. I went to Yuasa's website and found this page which is interesting. Seems as if there is a new classification of batteries named `stop-start, and that putting a regular old battey in one of our 2017 stop/start will result in failure 2-4 months down the line ...take a look.

 

Seems as if there is a new classification of batteries named `stop-start, and that putting a regular old battey in one of our 2017 stop/start will result in failure 2-4 months down the line ...take a look.

Learn as we go. Yuasa info. (pic) shows "AGM & EFB", but diff. #s. Besides D26, any other # on yours. Whats EFB stand for? Yes, not your ordinary 12V batt. Tnx.

FWIW...Ford uses AGM type batt. in their vehicles with start/stop feature. Johnson Controls is mfg.

btw...what svc. r u using to post pics? Tnx.

 

Interesting, the AH is 70 on OEM and CCA is 604. Odessy Extreme the Ah is 68 but the CCA is 850.

Would be nice to understand the chemistry of these OEM batteries, if they are AGM or something specific and unique to S/S cars

 

Here is some info on stop start batteries.

http://www.yuasa.co.uk/info/technical/agm-efb-explained/

 

Its either a AGM or EFB(enhanced flood bat/?), but according to the site and the cars they list, it is likely the AGM MF series on Yuasa site/pdf file.

So when replacing look for AGM.They're supposed to last long, so hope by the time you need it, its an easy find.

Another way you can check is the volts. If the engine is not running, standard lead-acid battery will give under 13v reading. AGM will give above.

 

where are you guys buying a battery from and for how much? i need one for my 2018

 

costco said they sell one and the guy said it's a more powerfull one. 24f but it goes for 100....is he talking out of his butt?

 

I got an Interstate AGM battery 24F at Costco for 159 bucks (before core charge and tax), BUT they had to order it and it took a month to get.

 

 

Costco AGM



SUPERIOR AGM TECHNOLOGY
2017 Toyota Highlander V6 3.5L Gas

YOUR BATTERY INFORMATION

Item Number	1421400
Group Size	24F AGM
CCA	710
CA	885
Voltage	12
RC	120
Ah	70
Length	10 15/16
Width	6 13/16
Height	9
Weight	45.3
Termination Code	POST TYPE

EXCLUSIVE FOR COSTCO
Group Size: 24F AGM
$159.99*
*Refundable core charge of $15.00 not included
36 Month Limited Warranty Replacement

 

What the hell happened to the post with the screen grab of the Everstart AGM at Walmart?

 

 

I’d bet those two batteries above are the same battery with different stickers. There are many, many more battery brands than manufacturers.

I’d go with price and warranty. Maybe not in that order.

 

Yes, there are only several major manufacturers. But, and this is BIG but, everything depends on brand demands. My old friend who just retired as mechanic, called EverStart “NeverStart.” Interstate in Costco I think is also made by same manufacturer (Johnson’s) but they are of really good quality. Why? Depends what Interstate demands from manufacturer.
In BMW’s for example one can get batteries from several manufacturers: Johnson’s, Exide, Panasonic. They all easily last 7-9 years. I had AGM battery in VW from 2013 until 2021. VW branded, made by Johnson’s. In Toyota Johnson’s made battery (OE Toyota) lasted 3 years.
So, everything is what brand wants. Technology matured long time ago.


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Anyone showing stock of the Walmart Everstart Platinum AGM battery in their area? None around me.

 

Yep…

 

Walmart's EverStart 24F AGM, at $10 less than Costco's Interstate, has a 48 month replacement warranty. That's 12 months longer than Costco. I'm bad, and I'm nationwide.

 

got a interstate battery from costco for 99.99, works perfectly fine

 

^ That's a conventional flooded battery, no?

 

no idea, model 24f. They said it would work and so far haven't had any issues.

 

A question for those that have changed your battery... did entune lose it's settings? I'm going to be changing mine over tomorrow and not sure if I need to hook up my battery booster while I change the battery to not lose any settings.

 

Hook it up, bro.

 

I remember getting a Odyssey AGM that was 850 CCA , which was the 34R size, and they sent a spacer to make it fit the 24F on the Highlander. The battery is made by them, and it was about $275
So the extra 140 CCA cost me an extra $125, but the internals are also built better than a lot of the batteries out there. Since I run 2 amplifiers with around 1100-1300watts power, I didn't want issues. 6 Years now, and starts are still very fast.

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