How long will a 2010 Subaru Forester last?
The Subaru Forester is a durable vehicle and can last between 200,000 miles and 250,000 miles. This means with an average of 15,000 miles driven per year, you can expect the Forester to last around 13 – 17 years. This is dependent on proper maintenance and good driving habits.
How often car batteries should be replaced?
about every three years
General wisdom says you should replace your car battery about every three years, but many factors can influence its lifespan. You might need a new battery before the three-year mark depending on the climate where you live and your driving habits.
When to replace battery in Subaru Forester 2011?
The batteries after 2010/2011 are undersized junk, with little reserve capacity. Shopping for AGM replacement for mine. My 2011 Forester got a new battery (under warranty) when I went in for regular service after about 2 years. The replacement lasted until the fall of 2018 (probably still okay, but 5 years is puching it.
Is the OEM battery on my Forester Touring Dead?
The OEM battery in my 13-month-old Forester Touring had to be jump-started yesterday after sitting unused in my driveway for a few days. It wasn’t dead – the headlights and dashboard lit up – but it wasn’t producing enough juice to turn over the engine.
Why does my Subaru Forester battery keep dying?
To make it simple: Subaru greatly reduced the duty cycle of the alternator to only come on when certain conditions apply, thus, the battery is often undercharged, and dies quicker. A new battery is a band-aid fix for most WRX owners, even going from the undersized stock batter to an 800cca battery.
Why is my Subaru Forester not able to run?
After a while, and after a bunch of repeated use, that theoretical fuel tank will shrink so small that it can’t support you driving the car because it doesn’t hold enough fuel to run the engine.