"Best Battery" for OEM Replacement?

So the battery on my Tacoma died recently and was curious as to the TW's thoughts on what is the best battery to get. Was planning of stopping by Costco to pick one up but would be interested on thoughts regarding which brands are more reliable/last longer.

Ive heard that yellow top and blue top optima batteries work well. Any thoughts?

 

costco doesn't sell batteries for tacoma.
I bought a die hard battery from Sears when my original battery died.
If the Sears online price is lower than at the store, show the web page so they can adjust the price.

 

Sears Diehard gold AGM 34R, best price on a AGM battery I could find and it has been great and fits perfect with the included adapter.

 

Costco carries mine, unless yours is significantly different. Group 24F. Same ones interstate battery carries at their retail stores. Went to their store to confirm. But $30-40 cheaper at Costco. $86 in NC. https://costco.interstatebatteries....26&choice4=1005029&choice5=1005030&Country=US

 

That's for non tow package. If you have the tow package the battery size is 27F.

They are interchangeable tho and won't hurt anything

 

At any rate, Costco has em. $90 for 27F. My interstate batteries always outlast warranty. Diehard is great too but you'll spend more. OP question was about Costco batteries.

https://costco.interstatebatteries....26&choice4=1005029&choice5=1005031&Country=US

 

Interstate from Costco. $98 + core, DIY. 36 month warranty.

About $50 less than most Interstate retailers.

I'm assuming you don't need some high dollar 'specialty' battery since you don't have one now.

 

Ive been using Everstart max from walmart and have had good luck with them, mostly for the fact that theres a 5 year warranty and i move around the country alot so anywhere i go i know ill be able to find a walmart to get my battery taken care of.

 

+1 on the interstate from Costco. My local Costco carries the 27F. I've had it a year, so far no issues.

 

ok, I see now costco carries battery for tacoma. They did not when I needed one a few years back.
still, shop around. but hard to beat costco's price and their no hassle warranty return.

 

I went OEM. My original was still going strong after 6 years but I replaced it proactively.

 

Both Costco and Walmart batteries are very good batteries and way less $$$ that others. A Costco marine battery in my boat lasted 14 years, just replaced it with another Costco battery a month ago. A separate Walmart in my boat that gets a lot of use running auxiliary things lasted 8 years. I have a Walmart battery in my truck that’s 6 years old and still going strong. You can’t go wrong with a Costco or Walmart battery plus you save a lot of money. You can buy the super expensive batteries but my experience they are not worth the $$$.

 

Interstate,Walmart.Those Optima batteries are a waste of money,they dont last any longer than a Walmart battery for half the price.

 

Everstart Maxx from Walmart is a fine $100 Johnson Controls battery, if you can find a 27F. Walmart sticker is removable (not cool to see under the hood). I've had one of these (not 27F) in the V6 Rav4 for 3 years and it still has a perky engine startup. This is probably the best warranty, price, performance combination out there.

I 'had' to go with the $130 Napa Gold or Legend (whatever), 27F in the Tacoma, because I couldn't locate the one above. So far its been good, but I don't have suffient time on it yet. This is also a Johnson Controls battery, likely the same as the Walmart Johnson Controls battery.

Original factory battery lasted for 6.5 years, and only had 30% of its CCAs to a Midtronics and Snapon tester, so I replaced it proactively.

 

This is what I put in mine. Slightly bigger than the 27f

 

I've had good luck with Duralast Gold. They last 4-5 years in the midwest.

 

Surprising to see a Deka battery; those aren't too common. Notably, they are not made by Johnson Controls.
The "Best" replacement battery would be something with AGM (absorbent glass mat - no liquid 'acid' as it's absorbed by fiberglass around the plates) technology, but they are somewhat pricey. This is what Odyssey and Optima batteries are. They're known for their deep discharge characteristics and typically have high CCA.

Keep any battery away from high heat and it'll last a long time. Cold, as opposed to popular belief, isn't what kills batteries; it's just when the already poor health battery shows its wear.

 

Any will be fine. Warranty is the difference in selling point.

 

Walmart EVERSTART

 

I figured this might be an okay place to put this. Does anyone have a link to the OEM battery clamp and bolts? The truck I bought used and it came completely without it. I’ve been looking online and every time I think I found one Amazon tells me it won’t fit my 2007 Taco. Not sure that I trust Amazon knows what it’s talking about but figured I’d ask the experts.

Also, I’m pretty new around here, what does the second part connected to the negative terminal do? I think it’s been disconnected for a while but I haven’t had any problems with the truck so I’m just curious (see picture).