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Rx450h 12v Battery Type - Gel Cell?

lho replied to lho's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club

Thanks for that. Some difficulty finding a Gel type battery, can anyone recommend a retailer for this type of battery? Comments much appreciated.
Rx450h 12v Battery Type - Gel Cell?

lho posted a topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club

Hi, Lexus main line dealer has checked the car under warranty and advises a new 12v battery is required. Quoted me £257 so I checked usual on-line providers, e.g. eurocarparts etc and quotes come back as £70-£90. The back to dealer and am advised that a 'Gel Cell' type battery is required with hybrids as could invalidate the warranty for the main batteries...Found what I think is a Gel battery (Elite TE030) for £92. Can anyone confirm or challenge this Gel Cell requirement? Feels a little underhand to me.. Thanks in advance for any advice.