Hi,
this winter storm is kicking my ass, our 2021 outback has “died” for the last 3 mornings, not enough juice to start.
I’ve had the battery tested and it indicates “good” but still won’t stay charged during the night. When I put my jumper cables on the battery it reads 12.3 amps but won’t turn over.
I’ve been jump starting my outback with a 2002 4runner with an optima battery. Until yesterday when I had to put a battery charger on the car as it won’t start from a jump.
The 2021 has very limited battery options and from what I’ve read has exhibited a marked lack of cold weather cranking power. I want to put an optima red or yellow top in my outback (since this battery has never done things in my 4runner) but I want to make sure it will fit.
Anyone have any experience putting an optima battery in an Outback when it’s not listed as being a proper fit?
thanks!
this winter storm is kicking my ass, our 2021 outback has “died” for the last 3 mornings, not enough juice to start.
I’ve had the battery tested and it indicates “good” but still won’t stay charged during the night. When I put my jumper cables on the battery it reads 12.3 amps but won’t turn over.
I’ve been jump starting my outback with a 2002 4runner with an optima battery. Until yesterday when I had to put a battery charger on the car as it won’t start from a jump.
The 2021 has very limited battery options and from what I’ve read has exhibited a marked lack of cold weather cranking power. I want to put an optima red or yellow top in my outback (since this battery has never done things in my 4runner) but I want to make sure it will fit.
Anyone have any experience putting an optima battery in an Outback when it’s not listed as being a proper fit?
thanks!