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I recently replaced the car battery,not the hybrid battery on my 08 Camry Hybrid, so it lasted 12 years. I bought a genuine Toyota battery, like $350, because it has some temperature sensor plug on the side, That connects to a wire. the pep boys, etc. didn’t have that plug for about $100 less. I figure Toyota didn’t put that plug in without a reason.
Does the charging system vary on the Toyota? All of our high tech charging systems have a temp sensor and they slow down the charging when the temp rises.

Most cars have a rudimentary voltage regulator system for charging, which honestly, over charges the battery.
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