Correct Car Battery Data For 2001 Is300 Sportcross

[superwang]

Hi everyone,

Apologies if this is repeated but cannot find Battery data for my car on here, so any help appreciated.

I recently purchased my is300 Sportcross and very pleased.

While cleaning the engine area, I noticed a Halfords HB005 car Battery fitted.

The Halfords Battery data is as follows.....

AH - 60

CCA - 450amps

Reserve - 105 amps

L 232 x W 173 x H 225

On search the internet for correct Battery suppliers give conflicting advice and data for the correct size and rating. It appears, my car may have an is200 (2.0Ltr) saloon car Battery fitted?

My car is the is300 (3Ltr) engine and some suppliers recommend the following Battery

AH -95

CCA - 830amps

L 306 x W 173 x H 225

This Battery is much bigger in power and physical size. Does anyone know if the bigger Battery is correct and will it fit my car as the Battery holding base is like a moulded unit to accommodate Battery?

Winter is coming and to start a 3 Litre engine I need the correct rated Battery but I seem to be confused.com !!!

Many thanks

Phil

[IHgs300]

The bigger Battery will fit fine, i had one fitted to my old is300 before it went bang,(used it in my is200 after as well with no problems)

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[Lillywhites]

Morning Phil

Looking in my Battery application book it recommends a Lucas premium 249H

91AH

780 cca

length 302

width 172

height 225

hopes this helps regards peter.

[superwang]

Thanks for your info guys,

As a point of interest I phoned Lexus dealer today and they confirmed a 95AH Battery is best for the is300 especially in winter when a large loading would occur.....cold winter starts, heated seats, demisters, lights, and air con used to defog all being used.

However, they could not give any specific sizes but suggested as a tip, I buy correct Battery from a Toyota Dealer as its cheaper say £85 as opposed to £200 plus for genuine Lexus Fitment from Lexus dealer.

The average price I find from Battery suppliers is £88 so the Toyota deal is quite good.

Thanks

Phil

[Lillywhites]

Hi Phil

£85 sounds the going rate we sell Lucas batteries 3 models for each size of Battery an LC, an LP and varta

LC = 2 year guarantee

LP = 3 year guarantee

varta = 4 year guarantee so when buying your Battery try and get a three year one so if the Battery fails in its 3rd year say

you get a new Battery which should last another 3 years thus getting a Battery for 6 years for £85 regards peter.