Subaru Forester in version II was produced in the years 2002 – 2008. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Subaru Forester (2002-2008):

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.

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Subaru Forester II – petrol engines:

• 2.0
• 2.0 S Turbo
• 2.0 X
• 2.5
• 2.5 AWD
• 2.5 RX Nato AWD
• 2.5 XT

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 24	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More
Exide Excell EB604	60 Ah 390 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Exide Premium EA654	65 Ah 580 A	230x173x222 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D47	60 Ah 540 A	232x173x225 mm	More

For the 2.0, 2.0 S Turbo, 2.0 X petrol engines and others from the above list, we select batteries measuring 230x173x222 mm or 232x173x225 mm with a capacity exceeding 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.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Subaru Forester , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Subaru BRZ (2012-) battery

Subaru Forester I (1997-2002) battery

Subaru Forester III (2008-2013) battery

Subaru Forester IV (2012-2018) battery

Subaru Outback II (1999-2004) battery

Subaru Outback III (2003-2009) battery

Subaru Outback IV (2009-2014) battery

Subaru XV (2012-) battery