why battery keeps going dead

Asked by Guru957XLK Jan 19, 2021 at 01:12 PM about the 2016 Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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ernest answered 3 years ago

Because ALL the 2015-2021 OE batteries are crap. Go get a decent Interstate 25 ($80) or 34 (deep winter, $95) at COSTCO, clean the contacts, and solve the problem. Do NOT get another OE battery at the dealership!

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