How to Check Car Battery Compatibility?

DOGGYWOWWOW on 27/02/2024 - 14:11
Last edited 27/02/2024 - 14:43 by 1 other user

I have a Subaru Forester 2.5L 2016 that is still on its original battery. Stop start hasn't worked in around 2 years which I'm quite happy about but am unsure if I need a stop start battery.

When I use the Repco compatibility check it comes up with a variety of batteries starting from $180 while Supercheap Auto just gives me one option for a $320 stop start q85 EFB. Supercheap compatibility notes states only replace an EFB battery with a new EFB battery but it seems Repco doesn't care.

Do I need to buy a stop start EFB battery if I don't want stop start functionality?

Also are 'Repco by Century' batteries as good as original Century batteries?

Which battery would you recommend?

Repco by Century $180 battery

Repco by Century $308 q85 EFB battery

Supercheap Auto $318 Century q85 EFB Battery

NRMA brand 660CCA EFB battery $405 (Including installation and delivery)

Poll Options

  • 7
    Repco $180 battery
  • 3
    Supercheap Auto Century q85 EFB Battery
Automotive Car Car Battery Rechargeable Battery Subaru SUV

Comments

  • Duckie2hh on 27/02/2024 - 14:20
    -3

    Plug it in. If it ain't working, its incompatible.

    • DOGGYWOWWOW on 27/02/2024 - 14:22

      If stop start wasn't a risk I would have done that but unsure if the car will chew through the new battery trying to stop start.

      • Euphemistic on 27/02/2024 - 16:29
        -1

        I thought you said stop start wasnt working?

        • brendanm on 27/02/2024 - 17:52
          -1

          Only because the battery is weak.

  • pharkurnell on 27/02/2024 - 14:31
    +1

    What does the Century Battery compatibility chart tell you?
    https://www.centurybatteries.co.nz/resources/battery-finder

    • DOGGYWOWWOW on 27/02/2024 - 14:42

      They show EFB only like Supercheap so sounds like that's what I'll be getting.

  • AdamFury on 27/02/2024 - 14:33
    +1

    I would go direct to the manufacturer websites and input your vehicle details ie Century, Supercharge, Exide. I prefer Supercharge batteries myself. Everyone will have a different opinion.

  • Mechz on 27/02/2024 - 14:33

    Have you checked the Autobarn website for a 3rd option?

    I believe Century quality is the same no matter which one you get.

  • jv on 27/02/2024 - 14:35
    +2

    but it seems Repco doesn't care.

    Are you suggesting Repco is careless?

    • Murkymerv on 27/02/2024 - 15:27
      +2

      JV , you've done it again !

  • bargaino on 27/02/2024 - 14:53

    Stop start hasn't worked in around 2 years

    Is that because of battery degradation, or some other fault?

    • DOGGYWOWWOW on 27/02/2024 - 18:34

      No idea, ran the battery flat once by accident and the car never stop started again. Might have tripped some setting or just degraded the battery enough.

  • Dollar General on 27/02/2024 - 14:55

    Call a Subaru dealer and speak to spare parts and ask them

  • brownsound on 27/02/2024 - 14:56

    i recently replaced battery for my 2014 foz with stopstart function.

    Q85 ISS EFB MF 550CCA 65AH
    $310

    The salesman said if you dont have a stop start battery and the car starts from a stop, then issues will arise.
    You'd have to constantly remember to switch S/S off to avoid that.

    • jv on 27/02/2024 - 15:28

      The salesman said if you dont have a stop start battery and the car starts from a stop, then issues will arise.

      Did you ask them why?

      • brownsound on 27/02/2024 - 15:32

        Yes, he told me why and convinced me on the spot why i should spend the extra $100. Cant relay that answer here coz i dont remember.

  • Boioioioi on 27/02/2024 - 15:10

    Eh I have an XV with stop start, using a regular century battery in it, but I turn off the stop start on each drive.

    I presume using stop start with regular battery - if you use the stop start - you will wear out the battery faster and may void the warranty on the battery.

    Imagine the battery has a limited number of cycles starting the car, stop start is made to handle more

  • RockyRaccoon on 27/02/2024 - 16:03

    Also depends on how long you expect to keep the car.

    • jv on 27/02/2024 - 16:13

      Why?

      • Cluster on 27/02/2024 - 19:05
        +1

        I would buy the cheapest battery if I only expected to keep the car another year.

      • RockyRaccoon on 27/02/2024 - 19:05

        You often look at things from a different perspective, which is admirable, so use that great ability and work it out.

        EDIT: As Cluster was posting at the same time I was, they might have given the game away 😀

  • Nugs on 27/02/2024 - 19:30
    +1

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    • DOGGYWOWWOW on 27/02/2024 - 19:55

      Cheers, that makes my decision much easier. Repco excludes this model from any discounts for some reason.

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