Thienn Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi Guys, The battery completely drained today; even lost radio memories! The car started right away after hooked up jump start cable. Please let me know which battery is the best for 1996 SC400? I do drive the car during the winter in Northeast! Thank you for all input, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Any clue why it drained? If it's older than 3 years it could be the battery. If not you probably need an alternator. Get a Sears DieHard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thienn Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 I have no idea why it drained; no lights were left ON! It is a Lexus brand battery and there were no mention of battery change/replace from looking at records from previous owner (it's a 1996). Maybe it is an original battery; I too think it is time to replace! Thank you for your input... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarhorst2 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I would go back to an original Lexus battery. You certainly cannot complain about the life you got out of the old one. I think that's superior to anything else out there. Mine lasted about a year less than yours. So, it seems like that is a pretty reasonable expectation of lifespan. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thienn Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 Thanks for the advice! How much more is a Lexus battery compare to DieHard and such? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soarer479 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 why not go optima :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thienn Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 I checked the local parts stores and they do not have optima for SC400; Optima website also confirm that. I just called the dealer and the original Lexus battery would cost only $138.00. I will stop by and pick it up after work! If it is anything like the current one (never been replace since 1996), I will be pretty happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soarer479 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 138?!?!? no way man u dont need a specific optima for your car just get a yellow top optima they are performance batteries you can pick them up for around 100 and any auto parts store for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCdriver Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 If you leave your car locked with the alarm on and with the auto sensor for the door locks etc., you can drain even a new battery in a couple of weeks. So, whatever battery you buy (I have an interstate) if you don't use your car for moderate or long periods of time invest $45 in a schumacher battery tender that maintains your charge but turns off automatically to prevent sulfation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thienn Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 I drove 55 miles to work that morning; then the car would not start after 9-10 hours (trying to get home from a long day:-) so I don't think it drained due to the alarm or auto sensor door lock! Anyway, I picked up the battery from the dealer this afternoon and just replaced it. I can't afford to get stuck again! Thanks for all inputs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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