All New 2017 Mazda 3

[travajante]

15k every 2 years... parang ubos gas savings mo diyan a haha.

Hehe, Start/Stop was meant for the environment, never marketed for cost savings.[emoji4] The better spec'd batts from OVTph cost a lil lower but got longer warranties than the Motolite version.

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[Archerfish]

I have both the ctek charger and the portable jumpstarter. Just hesitant to use the portable jumpstarter. Would it throw a code kaya?


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I don't know, I haven't tried it yet. Although I have tried it with my old CR-V 98 and it safe to disconnect the battery terminals so I have no worries.

According to those guys from Mazda, nothing bad will happen except that you won't be able to use i-Stop if you disconnect the terminals.

If you have time to spare, you can try it. [emoji3]

[jojopad]

18 months..[emoji29]


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Is your M3's battery the stock one? How often do you charge it with CTEK?

18 months is too short. I'm currently using CTEK for my M3 (with i-stop) and for another 15yo accord with the hobo motolite battery. Hobo battery is now going 3 years (usually it last only for 2 years) thanks to weekly charging with CTEK.

[travajante]

Save this iStop relearning DIY:

1. Warm the engine up. Turn everything electrical off that you can - radio, A/C, lights, chargers, etc. Bring it close to electrical load.

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. Switch ignition to on but dont start engine. Long-press the i-stop OFF switch for 3 s within 5 s after switching the ignition ON.

4. Start the engine.

5. Press the i-stop OFF switch. Verify that the i-stop indicator light (green) flashes and stays flashing. If it does not flash, go back to Step 3.

6. Allow the engine to idle for 10 minutes, or until the i-stop indicator light (green) turns off. Mine didnt stop flashing so after 10 minutes or so i just went to step 7.

7. Switch the engine off. Wait a minute or two.

8. Start the engine. Go for a drive, and check that the i-stop system operates normally. Those with i-stop will know that you may need to drive a mile or two until it activates. Remember that i-stop will not operate when (a) for diesels...when engines are in DPF regen mode, and (b) in those other conditions stated in the manual. Also, if a new battery was fitted, it may take some time for the new battery to fully charge up before i-stop will start working. Go for a decent drive so it gets fully charged.

9. If i-stop operates as normal, reset 's done.

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[dr_pido]

Can anyone direct me to a reputable shop that could look into my current recurring predicament. Some of you might already be aware that I have been having squealling sounds coming from the belt area. Tensioner has been replaced and yet still it persists. Have been to the casa countless times, they seem to be in a daze as to the cause.. speedlab? Autoplus? Speedyfix?


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[dr_pido]

Can anyone direct me to a reputable shop that could look into my current recurring predicament. Some of you might already be aware that I have been having squealling sounds coming from the belt area. Tensioner has been replaced and yet still it persists. Have been to the casa countless times, they seem to be in a daze as to the cause.. speedlab? Autoplus? Speedyfix?


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Belt tension and condition rechecked as well. Pulleys they say are in good order.


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[Archerfish]

Hehe, Start/Stop was meant for the environment, never marketed for cost savings.[emoji4] The better spec'd batts from OVTph cost a lil lower but got longer warranties than the Motolite version.

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Yes, less than that and the brand is Delkor if I'm not mistaken. And yes, i-Stop is used to reduce the carbon emissions theoretically.

[travajante]

Is your M3's battery the stock one? How often do you charge it with CTEK?

18 months is too short. I'm currently using CTEK for my M3 (with i-stop) and for another 15yo accord with the hobo motolite battery. Hobo battery is now going 3 years (usually it last only for 2 years) thanks to weekly charging with CTEK.

Most OE batts, regardless of car make, don't last very long & are just slapped w/ short 12mo warranties from date of release. They may have sat during transit/storage; or the factory, for cost reasons, may have opted for lower spec'd ones....On our hobo 3 was some nonMF Panasonic that died after a year...beyond warranty expiry. On our company issue Chevy was an ACDelco that died within warranty. The replacement of same brand lasted just as long.

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[mda]

Hehe, Start/Stop was meant for the environment, never marketed for cost savings.[emoji4] The better spec'd batts from OVTph cost a lil lower but got longer warranties than the Motolite version.

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If you turn off the start/stop, can you use a standard battery with the car?

Maybe it was never marketed for cost savings, but as a consumer, yan yung naiisip ko when I'm viewing car related literature that says that [not bashing the car! just stating observations!]

[travajante]

Belt tension and condition rechecked as well. Pulleys they say are in good order.


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Type of sqeal & when does it occur, doc? Not upon AC activation? No weeping on tensioner. A sign would be grease on the tensioner damper.

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[travajante]

If you turn off the start/stop, can you use a standard battery with the car?

Maybe it was never marketed for cost savings, but as a consumer, yan yung naiisip ko when I'm viewing car related literature that says that [not bashing the car! just stating observations!]

Start/Stop systems require more load & charge cycling. Regular batts may work but won't last. Turning it off may help a bit.
Lucky that Mazda still has the On/Off switch. Other makes w/ the system go w/o the switch.

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[Archerfish]

If you turn off the start/stop, can you use a standard battery with the car?

Maybe it was never marketed for cost savings, but as a consumer, yan yung naiisip ko when I'm viewing car related literature that says that [not bashing the car! just stating observations!]

Same thing here, I really thought it was made to save fuel. I think you can use a standard battery.

[dr_pido]

Type of sqeal & when does it occur, doc? Not upon AC activation? No weeping on tensioner. A sign would be grease on the tensioner damper.

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Very long squeals on cold starts, intermittently re appering for 5-10 mins then nada all through out the trip. Occuring whether the aircon is off or on.

Had just gotten off the casa for the nth time and current suggestions are replace belts and tenaioner again. If it re-occurs they say it might be the magnetic clutch of the aircon. Meaning i’ll be back every once in a while (such a pain)


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[dr_pido]

Most OE batts, regardless of car make, don't last very long & are just slapped w/ short 12mo warranties from date of release. They may have sat during transit/storage; or the factory, for cost reasons, may have opted for lower spec'd ones....On our hobo 3 was some nonMF Panasonic that died after a year...beyond warranty expiry. On our company issue Chevy was an ACDelco that died within warranty. The replacement of same brand lasted just as long.

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Theyre offering a new brand of batteries at the casa. Theyre no longer offering motolite efb as per mazda ghills. Cost is 14800


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[travajante]

Very long squeals on cold starts, intermittently re appering for 5-10 mins then nada all through out the trip. Occuring whether the aircon is off or on.

Had just gotten off the casa for the nth time and current suggestions are replace belts and tenaioner again. If it re-occurs they it might be the magnetic clutch of the aircon. Meaning ill be back every once in a while (such a pain)


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Feel your pain, doc. Have the belt checked. Cold start squeals maybe hard to replicate unless you leave it w/ Service overnight. A faulty & dead tensioner would weep hydraulic fluid & be smudgy. Confirm by touch. Check pic.

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[travajante]

Theyre offering a new brand of batteries at the casa. Theyre no longer offering motolite efb as per mazda ghills. Cost is 14800


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What brand, doc? Yuasa?

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[dr_pido]

What brand, doc? Yuasa?

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Yup that’s it. Any reviews?


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[travajante]

Yup that’s it. Any reviews?


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Better than Motolite, not as known as Delkor & Panasonic. How long is the warranty?

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[jojopad]

Most OE batts, regardless of car make, don't last very long & are just slapped w/ short 12mo warranties from date of release. They may have sat during transit/storage; or the factory, for cost reasons, may have opted for lower spec'd ones....On our hobo 3 was some nonMF Panasonic that died after a year...beyond warranty expiry. On our company issue Chevy was an ACDelco that died within warranty. The replacement of same brand lasted just as long.

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So with doc's case, using ctek to charge his battery was futile?

I'm charging my batt on a weekly basis (since 1st week of car use). Would this be futile as well?

[travajante]

So with doc's case, using ctek to charge his battery was futile?

I'm charging my batt on a weekly basis (since 1st week of car use). Would this be futile as well?

Futile? Nope. CTek will help.

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