Mazda CX-5

[StockEngine]

been sometime since i check tsikot
2015-cx5 owner here

my battery died while in the garage so i just bought a battery from the dealership and replaced it myself
they asked me to bring the car for some istop programming/reset or something. unlucky me, closed sila due to typhoon
on the way home i noticed my istop is working! mas smooth pa nga compared before.

my question, do i still need that comp checking/reset? everything seems working fine.
i maybe wrong here, but afaik only istop is supposed to be affected when changing battery and if its working fine then ok nako?

is that your 2nd or 3rd battery?

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[guido]

is that your 2nd or 3rd battery?

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pangatlo na sir. 2nd time na magpalit. the first replacement was done at the casa during the pms. 1yr 8months din tinagal.

been reading the forum. looks like ok lang since istop is working. no need for reprogramming.

[Archerfish]

pangatlo na sir. 2nd time na magpalit. the first replacement was done at the casa during the pms. 1yr 8months din tinagal.

been reading the forum. looks like ok lang since istop is working. no need for reprogramming.

You might want to consider this battery charger I'm using.

[Lakwatsero]

You might want to consider this battery charger I'm using.

How long have you been using that charger with your battery? I read mixed reviews, some say it can extend, some just last the same 1.5 to 2 year span even with the charger.

[Archerfish]

How long have you been using that charger with your battery? I read mixed reviews, some say it can extend, some just last the same 1.5 to 2 year span even with the charger.

I've been using it for less than a year so I can't confirm it myself. However, I was surprised with our chief engineer that he recommended that product. I told him I just bought it last year and according to him, his batteries lasted him at least 3 years.

My personal experience with industrial batteries is that if you charge it regularly, it will last longer. Knowing this, I didn't hesitate to buy one.

My usual routine in charging is at least once a week, if not every night.

[Shutterbug]

What is the rate of use for a car to require a CTEK charger? I mean I also have a garage queen car that we get to use only on the weekends. What I do to somehow maintain the battery life is to give it a 15km run every 2 days in the morning. somehow like a morning job to keep the juices flowing and also to exercise the engine and moving parts. Isn't this a better way?

I've been using it for less than a year so I can't confirm it myself. However, I was surprised with our chief engineer that he recommended that product. I told him I just bought it last year and according to him, his batteries lasted him at least 3 years.

My personal experience with industrial batteries is that if you charge it regularly, it will last longer. Knowing this, I didn't hesitate to buy one.

My usual routine in charging is at least once a week, if not every night.

[Archerfish]

What is the rate of use for a car to require a CTEK charger? I mean I also have a garage queen car that we get to use only on the weekends. What I do to somehow maintain the battery life is to give it a 15km run every 2 days in the morning. somehow like a morning job to keep the juices flowing and also to exercise the engine and moving parts. Isn't this a better way?

As far as moving parts are concerned, then you should really run it. Talking about batteries, I believe that charging it using a dedicated charger is the best maintenance that you can do.

Again with my experience with backup batteries, it usually last up to 5 years. These are regular automotive batteries used as a backup supply for communications. This is the reason why I bought this CTEK without hesitation through the recommendation of *travajante.

Going back, someone here has a similar scenario with another car that is seldom used. He just plugged that charger for a week until the time he will use the car.