I-Stop Battery cost
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Its only a cost if it fails.
My standard Xtrail battery is 4.5 years old, so cost is zero.
are we anticipating early failure rates on the istop batteries?
I remember all the doom stories when cats came out, never had to change one to date.
My standard Xtrail battery is 4.5 years old, so cost is zero.
are we anticipating early failure rates on the istop batteries?
I remember all the doom stories when cats came out, never had to change one to date.
I have 2 cars with original batteries at 5 years old (Mercedes) and 6 years old (Lexus). IMHO, not a problem I worry about.
In the case of the cost difference between I-Stop Mazda battery and standard Mazda battery and battery life of 4-6 years, the savings in gasoline expense will most likely offset that cost differential completely.
Note: Automakers are currently not allowed to claim improved EPA fuel economy ratings due to I-stop and similar systems.
In the case of the cost difference between I-Stop Mazda battery and standard Mazda battery and battery life of 4-6 years, the savings in gasoline expense will most likely offset that cost differential completely.
Note: Automakers are currently not allowed to claim improved EPA fuel economy ratings due to I-stop and similar systems.
Hello All...
Having gone through a failed i-Stop battery, it would be advisable at this point to stick with the OEM unit. My Dealer initially replaced the failed battery with a non-OEM one (as instructed by Head Office) only to find the i-Stop system would not set itself up and calibrate to the new battery.
Needless to say, they ended up fitting an OEM battery, and all is Zen with the world..!!!
Having gone through a failed i-Stop battery, it would be advisable at this point to stick with the OEM unit. My Dealer initially replaced the failed battery with a non-OEM one (as instructed by Head Office) only to find the i-Stop system would not set itself up and calibrate to the new battery.
Needless to say, they ended up fitting an OEM battery, and all is Zen with the world..!!!
Do you know what the difference between batteries is?
Hello All...
Having gone through a failed i-Stop battery, it would be advisable at this point to stick with the OEM unit. My Dealer initially replaced the failed battery with a non-OEM one (as instructed by Head Office) only to find the i-Stop system would not set itself up and calibrate to the new battery.
Needless to say, they ended up fitting an OEM battery, and all is Zen with the world..!!!
Good point.
What I meant to say you only have additional cost during ownership if the battery fails during that time.
I read in the service manual that the I-stop battery has many more plates that allow a higher current/capacity in and out than the normal battery. This allows aux(lights radio etc.) to run while stopped and still assist in starting for many cycles in long stop and go situations.
