Battery 75D23L Size Fit - Subaru Outback

marKhani · 11-15-2012, 03:24 PM

I have a 2002 Outback H6.
The original battery was replaced by Subaru in 2009.
The existing Subaru brand battery has top terminals and measures approx:
L8.75 x W6.75 x H7.75.
The owners manual, page 12-4, states "Battery type and capacity...75D23L"

I found a reference from the Battery standards people that says a 75 should be L 9 1/16" x W 7 1/16" x H 7 11/16"

Type 75 batteries seem, also, to have side mounted terminals.

The Walmart web site shows the EverStart MAXX-75N with the side mounted terminals.

My concern is whether the cables in the car would fit, and whether the terminals should be mounted at the front of the car (bumpers side) or the rear of the car (firewall side).

Anyone have any experience with this?

cardoc · 11-15-2012, 03:42 PM

The 75D is a reversed terminal battery case series. You can also use a 24F or 35 Series. The main thing you want to look at is the CCA rating. The higher the better, especially with all the electronics in the car.

rasterman · 11-15-2012, 03:46 PM

Look for a group 34R or group 35 battery. They are generic sizes which are widely available and close to the stock Subaru battery.

11-15-2012, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
marKhani Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Battery 75D23L Size Fit I have a 2002 Outback H6. The original battery was replaced by Subaru in 2009. The existing Subaru brand battery has top terminals and measures approx: L8.75 x W6.75 x H7.75. The owners manual, page 12-4, states "Battery type and capacity...75D23L" I found a reference from the Battery standards people that says a 75 should be L 9 1/16" x W 7 1/16" x H 7 11/16" Type 75 batteries seem, also, to have side mounted terminals. The Walmart web site shows the EverStart MAXX-75N with the side mounted terminals. My concern is whether the cables in the car would fit, and whether the terminals should be mounted at the front of the car (bumpers side) or the rear of the car (firewall side). Anyone have any experience with this?

11-15-2012, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
rasterman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Car: 2006 Outback XT Limited Posts: 2,834 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look for a group 34R or group 35 battery. They are generic sizes which are widely available and close to the stock Subaru battery. __________________ Wilwood Superlite front calipers DBA slotted Legacy GT front rotors w/Carbotech 1541 front pads; Hawk HPS rear pads and SS hoses Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace KYB GR-2 struts (2000-2004 version on rear) Rallitek sway bars F&R + AVO rear sway bar reinforcement brackets JDM divorced stereo/HVAC controller, JVC DD stereo

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11-15-2012, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
cardoc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin Car: 2001 VDC, 2000 Outback 5MT (on the cheap) Posts: 3,840 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 75D is a reversed terminal battery case series. You can also use a 24F or 35 Series. The main thing you want to look at is the CCA rating. The higher the better, especially with all the electronics in the car.

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