Gasaraki Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I want to know the specs of the OEM battery. I have a 08 LGT. Can't find the specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwolson2 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 06LGT bought in feb 06, still on stock battery. 53K miles Optima sitting in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05 Outback 2.5i Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The Stock battery in my Outback was labeled at 430 cca, but it did not have a RC spec on the label. Here is my research.. Battery Replacement -- Additional Options I believe the direct replacement listed by Interstate is the MT-85, which has a 625 CCA and 95 Min RC rating. I would expect the factory battery to be no better than this, most likely slightly worse.. __________________ ~Scott '05 Outback 2.5i Wagon Willow Green Opal/ Moss Green Metallic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicotic Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 my 06 stills has the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasaraki Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The Optima replacement has 720cca and it's sitting to the side for me right now. I going to wait till winter gets close before I change it. I'm on stock battery now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 my 06 stills has the original. still stock battery here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I want to know the specs of the OEM battery. I have a 08 LGT. Can't find the specs.Just go to Wal Mart and look in the catalog and buy the Maxx battery for your car. I did that a few years back and later found out it was one of the best batteries out there. I think I paid $80.00 This is really simple, don't over think it. Make sure you clean the terminals and grease them after the install to keep out moisture. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT For ME Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Just replaced my battery in my 05, wasnt the oem one so who knows how old it was. New one from Walmart was $90 w/ 3 yr warranty. Man have battery prices gone up since the last time I bought one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockford33 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 My OEM battery lasted six years. I replaced before last winter just to make sure I wouldn't get stuck anywhere wirh a dead battery. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 stock still cranks on my 05.5 statistically unlikely to make it into the winter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Just replaced my battery in my 05, wasnt the oem one so who knows how old it was. New one from Walmart was $90 w/ 3 yr warranty. Man have battery prices gone up since the last time I bought one I had the same thought when I bought mine. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subadozer Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I had the same thought when I bought mine. I got my replacement for the OEM last fall. It had been so long since I bought a battery I didn't remember any point of reference for relative cost. I got a 96 month Bosch so should be good into 2018. The OEM was still cranking fine so it was demoted for use on my garden tractor. I put it on the charger for the winter but may have ruined it by doing so. This spring there was an odd smell in the barn and I traced it down to the battery on the charger. I still haven't hooked it up to the tractor and tried it since I haven't needed the tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20lgt06 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 im going to jinks myself but stock battery 07 lgt with 94k miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 got you beat still with my 05 103k stock battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 got you beat still with my 05 103k stock battery 119,700 on my 05! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcris Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 130,000 on my 05 LGT, pushing 100,000 on wifes 05 OB. Both appear to be OEM. "Pre-emptive" replacement (Die-Hard Gold) done about 2 weeks ago. Had a load test show the original battery to be on it's way out, plus it sounded like it, too. Lehigh Valley Subaru Enthusiasts http://alturl.com/o4org Because Station Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users LieutenantDan Posted October 2, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted October 2, 2011 I had to change mine after getting my shortblock replaced. I have a feeling if it hadn't sat for the several months (or any amount of time) it took to get everything sorted out it would still be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 2, 2011 I Donated Share Posted October 2, 2011 I had to change mine after getting my shortblock replaced. I have a feeling if it hadn't sat for the several months (or any amount of time) it took to get everything sorted out it would still be working. My experience was similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Well... mine factory battery's been weak for over a year and I've kept waiting for it to die. Never did. But... I did have slow cranking over the past few days, so I thought it was time. My car is an Oct. '04 car... and the battery made it 225k miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 wow... 225 is a lot of miles and cold starts! these testaments are basically why i replaced our 05's battery with another oem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikiller Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 94k here and showing signs of death...kept outside and primary car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Well... mine factory battery's been weak for over a year and I've kept waiting for it to die. Never did. But... I did have slow cranking over the past few days, so I thought it was time. My car is an Oct. '04 car... and the battery made it 225k miles Whoa!!!!!! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Doh.... lol... typo. 125K miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subadozer Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Doh.... lol... typo. 125K miles. My assumption is that battery life is a combination of factors but isn't age in time a bigger one than mileage? In some ways it's better to have the battery in use rather than sitting idle isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 i agree... it just sounds really impressive though! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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