MAZDA Cost of Maintenance/Ownership after YOJIN 3

**c_cube** · March 17th, 2019 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

That's pretty impressive for a hobo Amaron battery. Are you using ctek to keep the battery charge in optimum level? How about error codes or issues from the car's electronics? None so far?

I guess as long as the iStop feature is not used, there shouldn't be an issue with using a non EFB for a mazda car/suv equipped with iStop.

Not using ctek. Just normal usage.

Yes, not using the istop. So it works as a regular battery but sometimes I use it if traffic flow is good

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**xxxpinpointxxx** · March 17th, 2019 09:26 PM

Share ko lang din. We have a 2016 CX-5 Pro with the i-stop. When the original battery died after less than 2 years, we replaced it with Motolite Excel (the green-labelled). The casa battery is just very expensive. Up to now, more than a year after, the battery is still going strong. No errors so far. When Im driving, i always turn the i-stop off. And when the i-stop is on, it also works, and stops the engine for about 30 to 45 seconds before it turns back on again.

**travajante** · March 17th, 2019 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by c_cube

Not using ctek. Just normal usage.

Yes, not using the istop. So it works as a regular battery but sometimes I use it if traffic flow is good

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Originally Posted by xxxpinpointxxx

Share ko lang din. We have a 2016 CX-5 Pro with the i-stop. When the original battery died after less than 2 years, we replaced it with Motolite Excel (the green-labelled). The casa battery is just very expensive. Up to now, more than a year after, the battery is still going strong. No errors so far. When Im driving, i always turn the i-stop off. And when the i-stop is on, it also works, and stops the engine for about 30 to 45 seconds before it turns back on again.

Good to hear! Keep em batts conditioned & healthy w/ a CTek. 1 advantage Mazda has over other badges is the iStop switch. This might be the reason why regular batts can survive w/ minimal iStop usage.

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**genedg** · March 18th, 2019 12:44 PM

[QUOTE=c_cube;3059690]Yup, still using up to this reply. More or less 32 months already

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Thank you for that feedback Sir, Im considering that option when it soon arrives, maybe around this summer

**xxxpinpointxxx** · March 18th, 2019 02:36 PM

Here is the motolite excel on our CX-5

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**Fredo00** · July 1st, 2024 08:22 AM

Hi everyone. Just got a 2015 Mazda 3 1.5V with 55k mileage. So far so good.

Any reputable shop you guys can recommend? Preferable QC area.

Your inputs is highly appreciated!

**JohnM** · July 1st, 2024 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Fredo00

Hi everyone. Just got a 2015 Mazda 3 1.5V with 55k mileage. So far so good.

Any reputable shop you guys can recommend? Preferable QC area.

Your inputs is highly appreciated!

Congrats! Still enjoying my 2014 1.5 sedan.

For maintenance:
M.A.G Car Care Center in Cainta.
Mhonworks in Taguig.

Both are ex-Mazda PH techs.

Carlife Accessories for Android Auto. They're located in UltraClean Auto Salon, Pasay.

Mikstore QC for other accessories. Prepare your wallet.

**Fredo00** · July 2nd, 2024 04:10 PM

Thank you! Appreciate the input.

Yes! I've already listed down all the stuff I "need" from Mikstore

Is there an official Mazda 3 club in facebook? I've been looking all over but can't seem to find the right page.

Originally Posted by JohnM

Congrats! Still enjoying my 2014 1.5 sedan.

For maintenance:
M.A.G Car Care Center in Cainta.
Mhonworks in Taguig.

Both are ex-Mazda PH techs.

Carlife Accessories for Android Auto. They're located in UltraClean Auto Salon, Pasay.

Mikstore QC for other accessories. Prepare your wallet.