Buying A Battery for the RAV4

SeriousBlack · 08-23-2010, 06:53 PM

I don't know much about batteries at all. But when I went to AutoZone, they had two batteries for the '06 RAV4 V6 that I was interested in, the Duralast 24F-DLG $89.99 and the Duralast 35-DLG $94.99 ... www.autozone.com. I went with the Duralast 24F-DLG. I don't understand why it was cheaper than the Duralast 35-DLG since it has more cranking power, etc. Anyone know why?

RTexasF · 08-23-2010, 08:56 PM

I think you made a good choice. I'm just guessing here but was the warranty better/longer on the more expensive one?

focus123 · 08-24-2010, 08:02 AM

I don't know the answer to your question-but I always liked Duralast product line. That's the battery I will get when I need one. I add distilled water every 6 months to the battery so it will be interesting to me how long the battery lasts. I don't thing the OME battery is top of the line I think the Duralast battery has more cranking power and capacity. When I bought brakes years ago the Duralast Gold were guaranteed for life just took them back and they would give you another set. They have ceramic pads for 59.00 I will have to call and see if they are guaranteed for the life of the vehicle.

Zeoth · 08-24-2010, 12:05 PM

We use the smaller 35 battery (I think since Optima says we should replace with a 35). I'm assuming the 24 will fit as well. Can someone confirm the size of the OEM battery?

focus123 · 08-24-2010, 05:05 PM

http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/pu...start_batt.pdf

2009-24F

1996-2008-35

woody2 · 08-24-2010, 05:20 PM

advance auto (which has online coupon codes at the moment for 25.30 and 40 off) says both their 24 and 35 batteries fit my V6 4.3...posted a query about this in another thread...seems plenty have purchased the 24...

focus123 · 08-24-2010, 05:33 PM

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...avigation=N~21

Only goes up to year 2008. What is interesting is Interstate says 24 F for a 3.5 and 35 for a 2.4 which would make more sense, being the bigger one for the 6 cylinder.

According to the link above from Truestart 35 's were in 1996-2008 maybe that battery was to small for the 6 cylinder's. After 2009 the 24F it seems were in both the 4 and 6 cylinders.

Zeoth · 08-24-2010, 05:48 PM

Then what the heck is Optima telling me to get the 35 for?

friendly_jacek · 08-24-2010, 09:09 PM

35 is small, I have it in corolla, it's insane to put it in RAV4 (IMHO)

SeriousBlack · 08-26-2010, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the replies. I still don't understand why the 24 was less than the 35... oh well.

08-23-2010, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeriousBlack Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N'Hampsha! Posts: 7,784 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Buying A Battery for the RAV4 I don't know much about batteries at all. But when I went to AutoZone, they had two batteries for the '06 RAV4 V6 that I was interested in, the Duralast 24F-DLG $89.99 and the Duralast 35-DLG $94.99 ... www.autozone.com. I went with the Duralast 24F-DLG. I don't understand why it was cheaper than the Duralast 35-DLG since it has more cranking power, etc. Anyone know why? __________________ To The BlackMobile!!! FS: (4) 20" Black Enkei LS-5 Rims & Tires Used (4) 255/40R20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X's

08-23-2010, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,395 Thanks: 31 Thanked 157 Times in 145 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think you made a good choice. I'm just guessing here but was the warranty better/longer on the more expensive one? __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

08-24-2010, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zeoth Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We use the smaller 35 battery (I think since Optima says we should replace with a 35). I'm assuming the 24 will fit as well. Can someone confirm the size of the OEM battery? __________________ Cars, snowboarding, house modding.

08-24-2010, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zeoth Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Then what the heck is Optima telling me to get the 35 for? __________________ Cars, snowboarding, house modding.

08-26-2010, 07:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
SeriousBlack Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N'Hampsha! Posts: 7,784 Thanks: 25 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thanks for the replies. I still don't understand why the 24 was less than the 35... oh well. __________________ To The BlackMobile!!! FS: (4) 20" Black Enkei LS-5 Rims & Tires Used (4) 255/40R20 Yokohama Parada Spec-X's

08-24-2010, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
focus123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warminster,Pa Posts: 497 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know the answer to your question-but I always liked Duralast product line. That's the battery I will get when I need one. I add distilled water every 6 months to the battery so it will be interesting to me how long the battery lasts. I don't thing the OME battery is top of the line I think the Duralast battery has more cranking power and capacity. When I bought brakes years ago the Duralast Gold were guaranteed for life just took them back and they would give you another set. They have ceramic pads for 59.00 I will have to call and see if they are guaranteed for the life of the vehicle.

08-24-2010, 05:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
focus123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warminster,Pa Posts: 497 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/pu...start_batt.pdf 2009-24F 1996-2008-35

08-24-2010, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
woody2 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	advance auto (which has online coupon codes at the moment for 25.30 and 40 off) says both their 24 and 35 batteries fit my V6 4.3...posted a query about this in another thread...seems plenty have purchased the 24...

08-24-2010, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
focus123 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warminster,Pa Posts: 497 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.interstatebatteries.com/c...avigation=N~21 Only goes up to year 2008. What is interesting is Interstate says 24 F for a 3.5 and 35 for a 2.4 which would make more sense, being the bigger one for the 6 cylinder. According to the link above from Truestart 35 's were in 1996-2008 maybe that battery was to small for the 6 cylinder's. After 2009 the 24F it seems were in both the 4 and 6 cylinders.

08-24-2010, 09:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
friendly_jacek Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,188 Thanks: 9 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	35 is small, I have it in corolla, it's insane to put it in RAV4 (IMHO)

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