Anyone installed this into your 2018 Lexus LX?
How is the fit? Are there gaps in the tray?
How is the fit? Are there gaps in the tray?
2018 Lexus LX Interstate AGM battery 24F (1 Viewer)
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bloc
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Why choose a Group 24 when a 27F is the correct battery?
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I wasn't aware. Costco website gave me this 24F when I put in the 2018 Lexus lx
bloc
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Ah, yeah. I believe the 24 is a similar height so the clamp will technically hold it down, but a 24 is significantly shorter in length than a 27, and that reduced volume ultimately means less reserve capacity.
Hold out for a Group 27F it at all possible. And for the record the F denotes inverted battery post terminals. A regular 27 will have the +/- in the wrong positions.
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Thanks for the F notation comment
So, back in the 60s & 70s the battery on Ford pickups sat on the passenger inner fender. The positive cable ran about 12" towards the firewall and went to the remote-mounted (on the inner fender) starter solenoid. The positive cable then went from the solenoid down to the starter. The negative cable jumped the gap from the battery over to the front of the engine.
Because of this unique battery placement, the terminals were reversed on the battery - Ford designated their replacement Motorcraft batteries as Group 27 F ( for "Ford"). Worked in Ford Parts back in the 70s and this is how it was explained to me.
Because of this unique battery placement, the terminals were reversed on the battery - Ford designated their replacement Motorcraft batteries as Group 27 F ( for "Ford"). Worked in Ford Parts back in the 70s and this is how it was explained to me.
I’m not surprised the Cracker Jack team at Costco tire and battery managed to screw this up too. Check interstate’s website. It’ll reflect the correct battery group.
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Strangely, Interstate website gives the following: right two are AGM for the 2018 Lexus LX
I installed in my 2013 LX cause Costco had no 27Fs in either local stores and the auto parts stores want $269 for a Diehard Silver 27F. I got the 24F for $123. I can go through 2 of those for the same price as a Diehard Silver 27F. Around 10 CCA difference and not much reserve capacity difference.
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They didn't screw anything up, the 24F is an alternate group size for the 200.
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Cool. You running a 24f?
I’d imagine it’s not without consequence. Unless it’s larger annd has more ah/cca and I’m totally wrong.
bloc
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I’m using an interstate MTP-27F in mine with great results. Have also had MTP series batteries in two other vehicles without issue.
I understand their marketing will push you toward an MTX-24 as “better” but that isn’t necessarily true.
Kindof the same story with AGM over FLA.. IMO a waste of money for most people.
Toyota felt it necessary to spec a 27 despite the increased weight and cost, so that’s what I’m sticking with.
I understand their marketing will push you toward an MTX-24 as “better” but that isn’t necessarily true.
Kindof the same story with AGM over FLA.. IMO a waste of money for most people.
Toyota felt it necessary to spec a 27 despite the increased weight and cost, so that’s what I’m sticking with.
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How is the fit with the MTP-27F into the existing battery space? Also what year and model you're putting into? Thanks
bloc
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Perfect fit, like any true 27F will be. 2013 cruiser, but all US 200-series LC and LX from 08-22 will be the same.
For the record, your vehicle came with a Japanese-made Panasonic Group 27F that is arguably a superior battery to anything available in the US. People have tried to source them over here but no one has worked that out. Turns out shipping lead across the pacific isn’t very cost effective.
In any small scale, I'd agree and wouldn't even respond from a logic standpoint. However, a LOT of the Costco Interstate branded batteries I saw last time I was in my local tire/battery center apparently are Korean in origin. I can't make it make sense aside from the battery manufacturer there getting HUGE subsidies from the Korean gov.
EDIT: I also had my OEM battery (panny) not last more than 3.5 years before showing signs of slow cranking despite me trickle charging it with a noco charger when the vehicle wasn't driven for 7+ days, etc. I eventually went with the TrueStart replacement, not a hiccup since.
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I used to love b+ and this battery in particular. I had one of their mid tier batteries (duracell) go bad within the 2 yr warranty period on my wife's car. BLUF: they refused to honor the battery warranty replacement despite the battery testing bad at autozone/advance/oreilley's. B+ said they'd need to keep the battery and try to trickle charge it over a couple days to see if it held a charge before replacement. Unacceptable IMO.
I hope your franchise location is better than mine. I will not ever patron their stores again due to this one experience. My $0.02.
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Noted. I still have my original OEM battery from 2018. I didn't know the toughness of the OEM battery. I'd figure 7 years is stretching it in terms in longevity. Appreciate your input.
bloc
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Sounds about right.
I had a Truestart in mine before this Interstate MTP and it didn’t take long for the electrolyte to start creeping out of it. Still worked fine but made a mess.
7-8 years is pretty common with these. But as happened to gasman not all of them go that far.
