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2005 Subaru Forester Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2005 Subaru Forester.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
SE 5.0L V8 25 729 CCA 121 min Side Post
Sport 5.0L V8 51R 709 CCA 119 min Top Post
SEL 2.4L I4 25 530 CCA 87 min Side Post
Limited 2.4L I4 51R 590 CCA 88 min Side Post
Base 2.4L I4 48 530 CCA 90 min Top Post
Sport 3.0L V6 48 630 CCA 108 min Top Post
Denali 3.0L V6 35 667 CCA 102 min Top Post
XLT 3.0L V6 24 710 CCA 124 min Side Post

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