So, at 6y it’s time to replace the 12V AGM battery in my Avalon Hybrid, just based on age. Thing is, the dealers want an obscene amount of money for this. I have heard people talk about an Optima Yellow Top, but at my battery dealer they say there is no model that fits and has a vent tube. Does…

Walmart has an Everstart AGM battery for $150, Optima Red Top for $220, and Optima Yellow Top for $255 plus free installation. How does that compare to the dealer?

Much cheaper but they lack vent tubes.

Your Avalon was not a cheap vehicle and possibly putting the wrong battery in might cause expensive damage . I just don’t see any reason to cheap out plus the dealer records will show that the correct battery was installed.

[Easy! Toyota Camry Hybrid 12V Battery Replacement] Tester

when I needed 12V battery on my old Prius, local AdvanceAuto had some reputable brand for around $200, but if you buy on their web site with local pickup you can easily get 20-30% off with short internet search for a coupon I would not trust walmart brand

The problem is buying a correct battery. It is not the Prius 12V battery, that is smaller. Plus this video does not show hooking up a voltage supply to maintain the car electronics, which is a potential big hassle.

Have you had the battery tested? With no starting duties, it might be in better shape than you think.

I was just trying to illustrate to the others what you meant by the vent hose. Sorry! Tester

apparently no stores around me have direct fit batteries listed :frowning: I recall when I was looking for the proper replacement batteries for Prius, I found on priuschat.com that people were using some marine type of battery with the hydrgen vent tube port present, but it was needed to bolt conne…

OK, so the solution I found: no aftermarket exact fit works. toyota has these batteries on backorder. one available locally. going to buy it, have my local mechanic put it in, save $200 compared with ripoff dealers.

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Yes, they are made by Panasonic.

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