Subaru Forester in version I was produced in the years 1997 - 2002. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.
Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Subaru Forester (1997-2002):
| Layout | Terminal types | Base hold-down |
|---|
| 0 - positive on the right side | 1 | Korean B1 |
| 0 - positive on the right side | 1 | B0 |
As you can see, in case of Subaru Forester, even the basic parameters of the batteries (battery layout, terminal types and base hold-down) are not identical for all engine versions. For this reason, care must be taken to match the battery to a specific engine.
Subaru Forester I - petrol engines:
2.0
2.0 S Turbo
2.5 AWD
| Brand and series | Model | Capacity | Cold Cranking Amps | Dimensions | Base Hold-Down | Price |
|---|
| Bosch S4 | S40 24 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 232x173x225 mm | B0 | More |
| Exide Excell | EB604 | 60 Ah | 390 A | 230x173x222 mm | Korean B1 | More |
| Exide Premium | EA654 | 65 Ah | 580 A | 230x173x222 mm | Korean B1 | More |
| Varta Blue Dynamic | D47 | 60 Ah | 540 A | 232x173x225 mm | B0 | More |
In the case of these petrol engines, we choose batteries in size 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm, which capacity exceeds 57 Ah. The weakest of these is the battery Exide Excell EB604 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 390 A. The most powerful battery is Exide Premium EA654 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 580 A.
See also information about other cars of this manufacturer