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2012 Subaru Forester Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Subaru Forester.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
SEL 2.4L I4 47 560 CCA 99 min Side Post
SE 2.4L I4 51R 560 CCA 84 min Dual Terminal
Premium 2.4L I4 25 497 CCA 76 min Dual Terminal
King Ranch 2.4L I4 24 591 CCA 100 min Side Post
SEL 3.5L V6 24 713 CCA 114 min Dual Terminal
Denali 3.5L V6 51 664 CCA 101 min Side Post
Platinum 3.5L V6 47 731 CCA 109 min Dual Terminal
Premium 3.5L V6 24 674 CCA 110 min Dual Terminal
XLT 3.5L V6 24F 652 CCA 97 min Top Post
Base 6.2L V8 51 823 CCA 133 min Top Post
SE 6.2L V8 51 743 CCA 131 min Top Post
Limited 6.2L V8 24F 725 CCA 118 min Side Post

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