How to replace battery in 2017 Subaru Outback?
Shop replacement 2017 Subaru Outback batteries to find the type that provides the right specs for your ride.
Which is the correct battery size for an outback?
Group 35 polarity is reversed backwards from the OE Group 25. Best to stick with Group 25 (OE battery size), Group 24 (not 24F!), or Group 34 (not 34R!). All three of these are “drop-in” replacements that will fit the OE battery tray, but the original insulating sleeve will only fit a Group 25.
When is it time to replace a Subaru battery?
The bulk of an auto battery life happens within 5 years. After that its a gamble when it will fail, Not worth getting stranded over a $100 item. Kind of in the same boat. But I’m going with the, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ saying. It’s not like a part that can cause catastrophic failure.
Can a Subaru Optima battery last a long time?
The OEM may last a while and it may not. But there is no denying it is cheap and has low CCA’s / reserve. When I went to the link in Amazon and entered auto info, there was an indication that this battery didn’t fit. Same on the Optima website.
Shop replacement 2017 Subaru Outback batteries to find the type that provides the right specs for your ride.
Is there a lawsuit against the Subaru Outback?
The lawsuit contends the 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent 3-Row family SUV also suffer from the same battery problems. The plaintiff says his Subaru Outback has lost its resale value and the drained battery caused him stress, money, and time.
Group 35 polarity is reversed backwards from the OE Group 25. Best to stick with Group 25 (OE battery size), Group 24 (not 24F!), or Group 34 (not 34R!). All three of these are “drop-in” replacements that will fit the OE battery tray, but the original insulating sleeve will only fit a Group 25.
How long has my Subaru Outback been in service?
My 2013 Outback has been in service at 2 different dealerships over almost 2 years for a total of 17+ weeks as they “attempted” to fix the ongoing dead battery issue. FINALLY – it MIGHT be fixed. After 5 new batteries (no help) and a completely new CPU unit (didn’t help) they installed a completely new dash cluster ($$$).
What to do after battery disconnection in 2015 Subaru Legacy?
The battery replacement section of the 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM does not include any guidance for saving/restoring settings or re-initializing vehicle systems. Edit: Thanks to sgtmaj27 (see below), relevant information can be found in the 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM, page RC-3. Does this help? Great list, thanks!
How much does a Subaru Odyssey battery cost?
Odyssey Battery 25-PC1400T = $296 USD. 820 Cold cranking amps. 125 reserve minutes. 4 Years warranty. Not Pro-Rated. For my money the Duralast Gold!