Why do people make videos and then tell you what they did instead of showing it? It's a camera, not a radio. I read that the old battery weighs 118 lb. What does the new one weigh? Does it seem like the swap could be done without hoisting the battery out of the car? I thought of putting a piece of plywood in the trunk and spinning the battery around to get more room. I know there are screws on the bottom but then it could be tilted over to pull those out. What do we think?
Been there, done that. I learned the hard way, I replaced the shorted cell with another refurbished cell. Three weeks later, I did it again. Two weeks later it was down again. Be smart, complete Toyota battery pack. Only way to go. Listen to this guy.
Did you load test the pack or just go on voltage? Why wasn't that short picked up during testing? I need to do mine and I'm trying to get all the warnings upfront before I go too far. Also, I'd like to turn the battery around so I can work on it in the car. Right now it's unbolted and sitting in the car. I think it's too heavy for one person to lift. Does 118 lb. sound too heavy to lift???
@@alext8828 you can move it by yourself but you have to get creative. The first battery had a hole blown in the side, I did Voltage test and Load the others while it was on the bench, the numbers were all to specs. I cleaned all the terminals, reassembled then confirmed total battery voltage. All was good for about three weeks, then another battery dropped. Repeated the project and a two weeks latter lost another one. When one goes bad they are all on the edge, it’s all or nothing from my experience. There are complete refurbished-replacements on the net, carful. if this is your main driver and your going to keep the car for a few more years, go to the dealer and purchase a new complete pack. Good luck.
I know you did this video 2 years ago. How has the battery held up? I just ordered this kit for my 2008, hopefully it lasts, but I live in PA where we can get some frigid temperatures. Thank you in advance!
I sold the car a few months ago, but I never had any issues with it and we put about 50,000 miles on it after the battery change. We parked it outside in Idaho and Colorado and drove in temperatures below zero without issue.
Hey Darren, thanks so much man, sound like you might be from California, I'm from Burbank, are you still happy with these batteries, it looks like you have lithium just curious I had I haven't listened to the whole video, maybe you mentioned that already
Hello. If we exchange the nickel strips with a lothium chip, does the battery computer need to be modified because I heard that the lutium is capable of exploding? Thanks🌷🌷🌷
I've got a few thousand miles on it so far with no issues. There may be a slight increase in my fuel economy, but I didn't document the change so that is just anecdotal.
They responded to me after 1.5 hours of emailing, calling and texting, they’re a very efficient company but they just forgot to send me the instructions via email. It’s possible that there is only one person working there(?) either way I am pleased so far...
Zero issues so far, and we’ve put 15,000 miles on it since I made this video.
Could you show us your mpg display in a video and does it increase fuel range and power?
Make a video it would be great help
Hows it doing?
Lmao I was just about to ask how its holding up since 2019. Thanks for the update. and yes Im interested in your MPG
What average mpg do you get with it. And how's it been running vs your old battery before it went out?
Toyota dealer now sells new batteries for $1300 - $1500 (look online)
What state? I called a dealer in AZ and they want $3,750. No labor included. 😮
Looks like it’s been 4 yrs since this video was done. Do you still have the car, if so are these batteries holding up?
Can you please make a follow up video
Why do people make videos and then tell you what they did instead of showing it? It's a camera, not a radio. I read that the old battery weighs 118 lb. What does the new one weigh? Does it seem like the swap could be done without hoisting the battery out of the car?
I thought of putting a piece of plywood in the trunk and spinning the battery around to get more room. I know there are screws on the bottom but then it could be tilted over to pull those out. What do we think?
Been there, done that. I learned the hard way, I replaced the shorted cell with another refurbished cell. Three weeks later, I did it again. Two weeks later it was down again. Be smart, complete Toyota battery pack. Only way to go. Listen to this guy.
Did you load test the pack or just go on voltage? Why wasn't that short picked up during testing? I need to do mine and I'm trying to get all the warnings upfront before I go too far. Also, I'd like to turn the battery around so I can work on it in the car. Right now it's unbolted and sitting in the car. I think it's too heavy for one person to lift. Does 118 lb. sound too heavy to lift???
@@alext8828 you can move it by yourself but you have to get creative. The first battery had a hole blown in the side, I did Voltage test and Load the others while it was on the bench, the numbers were all to specs. I cleaned all the terminals, reassembled then confirmed total battery voltage. All was good for about three weeks, then another battery dropped. Repeated the project and a two weeks latter lost another one. When one goes bad they are all on the edge, it’s all or nothing from my experience. There are complete refurbished-replacements on the net, carful. if this is your main driver and your going to keep the car for a few more years, go to the dealer and purchase a new complete pack. Good luck.
I know you did this video 2 years ago. How has the battery held up? I just ordered this kit for my 2008, hopefully it lasts, but I live in PA where we can get some frigid temperatures. Thank you in advance!
I sold the car a few months ago, but I never had any issues with it and we put about 50,000 miles on it after the battery change. We parked it outside in Idaho and Colorado and drove in temperatures below zero without issue.
Great video brother! Well done!
Dude ! Is that D.B. Cooper’s bomb?
How has this battery 🔋 pack held up?? Now in 2021 I’m looking to buy either this one or a batter from Toyota
If I was doing it again, I’d buy from PriusBatteries again.
@@goblazers6 better off with NEXCELL lithium batteries upgrade
Hey Darren, thanks so much man, sound like you might be from California, I'm from Burbank, are you still happy with these batteries, it looks like you have lithium just curious I had I haven't listened to the whole video, maybe you mentioned that already
Is this still working?
Is the battery lithium ion?
The batteries are nickel metal hydride
Following, any update vids coming?
Hello. If we exchange the nickel strips with a lothium chip, does the battery computer need to be modified because I heard that the lutium is capable of exploding? Thanks🌷🌷🌷
Nicely done. Great information for any Pruis owner. Looking forward to your future content.
Planning to buy very soon but quite hesitant, any updaye after 2 yrs? Any problems you encounter? Thanks!
How many miles do you have on your replacement battery? I'm gonna be installing one on my Gen 3.
Whats your average gas mileage now?
Excellent question.
love it nice job how about another update? please thank you
how does the MPG compare between this battery and the original?
What can you do with the old core? Is there a resale market?
I sold the old cells on Facebook marketplace. I think I sold them for about $100.
Yes
Great job!
how may amps has the new battery ?
Any improvement in power or MPG?
If you can get the vehicle up to 88 mph and engage the optional flux capacitor you can travel back in time
Update
I've got a few thousand miles on it so far with no issues. There may be a slight increase in my fuel economy, but I didn't document the change so that is just anecdotal.
I just got my box of 1600$ batteries and they did not send me any instructions whatsoever. No email, nothing...
I can’t remember if instructions were included or if I printed them off the website.
They responded to me after 1.5 hours of emailing, calling and texting, they’re a very efficient company but they just forgot to send me the instructions via email. It’s possible that there is only one person working there(?) either way I am pleased so far...
Great video BTW!