Do non-Toyota retailers recommend a small size battery for replacement?
IV. BACKGROUND During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement.
Does Toyota offer a replacement battery?
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Are flooded batteries bigger or smaller?
Batteries today use different technology, and this affects physical size. A smaller, more compact battery can be more powerful than one that is physically larger. In general, older-style flooded batteries are bigger and heavier than more recent battery types, such as absorbent glass mat and batteries that use thin plate technology.
How do I know if my Toyota battery is bad?
Check the battery hold-down clamp. Ensure that the battery hold-down clamp is installed. Replace the hold-down clamp if it is missing, not a genuine Toyota part, or deformed/corroded to the point where it cannot properly secure the battery (refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue for part number). c. Check the bolt.