This would be my choice for the 2.4L

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...10-4294493362&Title=Mega-Tron+Plus+24F+Automotive+Battery+++85+months+++800+CCAhttp://www.interstatebatteries.com/...4910-4294493435&Title=Mega-Tron+Plus+35+Automotive+Battery++85+months+++640+CCA


And for the 1.8L

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/...4910-4294493435&Title=Mega-Tron+Plus+35+Automotive+Battery++85+months+++640+CCA

 

Interstate - Accept nothing else - IMHO

That is what I already bought - Not the Cheapest -

 

That's the way I think about Optima batteries! :thumbsup:

 

I bought a Red top Optima today. I wonder if I should have gotten the Yellow instead. ?

 

No.

Unless you're packing a huge stereo system that you plan to run with the engine off for extended periods of time, a yellow top is not needed.

 

Batteries are like snake oil. Only a few manufacturers slapping hundreds of "brand name" labels on very few different batteries.

EverStart MAXX sold by Walmart is an excellent battery made by Johnson Controls... Just like batteries sold by a zillion other retailers under different names INCLUDING major vehicle brand names like Mazda, Acura, Mitsubishi... etc. There are plenty of good options out there.

Edit: Check out this page: http://jgdarden.com/batteryfaq/batbrand.htm

 

Batteries are like snake oil. Only a few manufacturers slapping hundreds of "brand name" labels on very few different batteries.

Not sure how many different batteries each manufacturer makes, but I worked retail and I remember re-stickering our batteries so the 48-month batteries became 60, the 60's became 72, and the 72's became 84-month, but the actual batteries didn't change, so ...

 

Zembonez hit the nail right on the head.

I have always used Energizer brand batteries from Wal-Mart. Long-lasting, great starting power in subzero Canadian temperatures and priced cheaply.

 

Frankly I never dreamed I would buy a battery from WalMart until I started looking into who made what. I now have the EverStart MAXX in my truck.

 

I have a Everstart MAXX in my 99, not bad, first battery lasted 3 years and got a free replacement 2 months ago. I just installed a Toyota TrueStart to replace the original battery in the 07. It was $90 + $16 core charge.

 

I love getting "GOOD" batteries, but tried a few Wal-Mart's and had no issues.

 

I just replaced my battery in my Corolla. The dealer Toyota warranty was 2 years full on the battery and 50% coverage in the third year. They wanted $45 to install the battery.
So the best choice was to get my own battery and install it myself. Canadian Tire wanted $120, The Energizer battery at Walmart was $89. Same 3 year warranty, but includes a card the entitles me to 3 boost if I need it. Walmart beats CDN Tire.

 

how do you reset the batterly light?

 

Reset the battery light? It comes on if there is something wrong with the charging system. Check the voltage of the battery with the engine off & on. Have your alternator checked too.

 

when your alternaotr is bad, are you able to steer normally? If not then I guess thats the problem with my car right now

 

Alternator wouldn't affect steering.

If you have a hard time steering the car, it's possible the belt that drives the alternator also drives the power steering pump and that broke - which would be an easier repair.

 

But the belt is still intact. After the battery being charged last night my Battery is dead again and now I really Have no clue whats going on.

 

How is the steering affected?

If the belt is intact and the battery was charged and it dead again, that would indicate (in order of likelihood):

• Alternator is faulty and not charging the battery - pretty well confirmed by the light on the dash.
• Wiring fault between alternator and battery (most likely confirmed by replacing the alternator and the battery still not charging).
• Current draw or other short drawing the battery down (also most likely confirmed by replacing the anternator and the battery still not charging).

BTW - you want to charge the battery again before you replace that alternator as a weak battery puts more strain on the new alternator.

 

I found out that the alternator is the problem along with the battery.

The batter doesn't have enough power to charge the alternator to get it to work.

So I'm going to end up replacing the battery and alternator

 

I found out that the alternator is the problem along with the battery.

You might be able to just charge the battery again - but if it's been discharged several times, it might not work.

The batter doesn't have enough power to charge the alternator to get it to work.

Got those reversed. The battery is charged back up by the alternator.

So I'm going to end up replacing the battery and alternator

Safest option.

 

This generation of Corolla doesn't have a power steering pump. The power steering is provided electrically, so it seems like low voltage could affect the power steering.

Unfortunately, I have seen where a bad battery has taken out the alternator. Replace the battery and see if the charging light goes off. If not, then it's time for a new/rebuilt alternator.

(EDIT) Just saw the other thread. Posting the same problem multiple times .... blah, blah, blah.

 

Yea... that's my case now. New battery and new alternator

 

Yeah I'm going to get a yellow Optima battery for my whip when the Toyota factory dies on me again. I had them replace it 4 times and they said they won't do it again because there must be something wrong with my car... which isn't true. Toyota just supplies crappy batteries.