I feel that crank!!! Left my old battery with JimmyQuote:
Originally Posted by Ogata
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I feel that crank!!! Left my old battery with JimmyQuote:
Originally Posted by Ogata
I changed mine this week and it is great! Snug fit and turns over no problem!
I do have an issue with my auto mode headlights and dash illumination I noticed today. When I start the car up in the morning, the dash lights up red with the DRL on. It is supposed to automatically flip to HID (stock, car is a GT) and the dash should fade to a light blue colour. Instead, it does not flip to the HIDs and the dash stays illuminated bright red. Even if I toggle the switch to off, the dash is still red and the DRL are still on. If I manually switch to the headlights, then the dash turns to the appropriate blue colour and the HID come on. At night, it seems to work fine where it switches to HID automatically and dash is appropriate colour. It seems to only be morning/afternoon/daytime. Anyone have experience with this since swapping the battery? Am I supposed to calibrate the auto sensor? I'll look at the manual over the weekend but thought its worth to check if anyone had this and have a quick fix.
10 years!? :/ Original alternator too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ogata
I got Jimmy to change mine too at 8 years with original alternator. Now it cranks no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by sarujo
Doesn't surprise me really.Quote:
Originally Posted by sarujo
I just changed my battery out last year only because mine was aging and I got the replacement battery for a good price (barely used from another member). My battery from '07 still cranked like a champ. Original alternator is still in there today.
Hey guys... 2009 Mazda 3 GT here. Stock battery has been having issues the last couple of winters. It gets cold here in Manitoba :P Just found this thread and was wondering if the Kirkland 24F is still the best way to go on a 2009? Thanks!
Yes for the price and warranty. I think it has a higher CCA than the stock Panasonic battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by HiQ
stock 50D20L (group 26R equivalent) battery is rated at approximately 310 CCA, 55D23L (group 35 equivalent) battery is rated at approximately 320 CCA, 75D23L (group 35 equivalent) battery is rated at approximately 465 CCA, while the rare (it seems) 80D26L (group 24F equivalent) is rated at approximately 490 CCA
reserve capacities are 63 minutes, 74 minutes, 95 minutes, and 103 minutes, respectively
Interstate's catalogue now lists the group 24F for some models of Mazda3s
Hi guys, sorry to bump the thread. Dealer is telling me that I should replace the battery as their tests show that it doesn't have the same cold cranking capability as before. Car is a 2009 Mazda 3 GS automatic (2.0 engine). Is this 24F Kirkland ok to put into my car? I only ask because I was at my Costco the other day and their book recommends some other number (8) based on my car's specs.
Thanks.
The book recommends a smaller battery but the 24F will fit fine in you car. It will give you more CCA, and more bang for your buck.Quote:
Originally Posted by lobo
Thanks. I was just worried that putting in the wrong type of battery would cause things to not work. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by S.F.W.
Has anyone seen these recently?
Tried 2 Costco locations and none to be found....
I recall seeing them at Billy bishop recently. Might be back there soon so I can look again.Quote:
Originally Posted by loki
The Costco by me has them all the time, Dixie and Dundas @loki
Found one in Oshawa
Price has gone up to $110
Anyone have a stock battery box retaining piece that holds the battery in the battery box they’re willing to part with?
Mine seems to have gotten lost during my last move...
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nice, glad you found one.
I got mine at Costco Brampton recently, at the time there were 6 on the shelf
following week I went and all were gone
2008 Mazda 3 GT/Auto: Does the 24F fit?
yesQuote:
Originally Posted by tpirovol
$119.99 plus taxes and core paid $146.89. I also saw the AMG 24F, $50 more in Costco Vaughan.
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AGM no AMG , lol, that's MercedesQuote:
Originally Posted by LiviuTincu
Anyone seen these at the Wilson or Warden Costco lately?
Still running my 24F without a hitch after 3 years!
Was in a new Costco this evening and noticed that the 24F batteries are now $119.99. What really caught my eye however was new Kirkland AGM 24F batteries! Check it out below. Wondering if these new AGM batteries can be found at other locations as well. Only a $50 premium over the regular lead acid wet type
http://i1041.photobucket.com/albums/...psy5xhmhqm.jpg
its time for the wifey's as well. Does this work on Gen 2's?
EDIT: Looks like it does... Jimmy is booked... did any of you guys use baking soda water to clean the ends and grease?
Mechanic required to swap a battery?
He lost his 10mm socketQuote:
Originally Posted by Hyperion
I don't have a 10mm socket had to borrowQuote:
Originally Posted by pwdunmore
UPDATE: After about 3 years, my battery light suddenly turned on at a stop sign stereo was still on but fan was off. Restarted the car and all was well.
Brought it in to Jimmy and he found the battery at -16 might have issues starting. Thank goodness he is near a Costco was able to get it swapped out and now on one made this year.
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Hello, could someone confirm what kind of battery would fit/ I should get for my 2014 Mazda3 GT sport?
Thanks
Group 24F or 124R should fit nicely. The 24F is slightly larger than the 124R but they both have the same 875 CA & 700 CCA. Another difference is that, the 24F raised vs 124R flushed cell capsQuote:
Originally Posted by Lish
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lish
Group 24F or 124R should fit nicely. The 24F is slightly larger than the 124R and it weighs more. They both have the same 875 CA & 700 CCA. Another difference is that, the 24F raised vs 124R flushed cell caps
7S POWER
Here's mine OEM Exide installed
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/at...2&d=1591807922
7S POWER
It's not "OEM", unless it's a genuine part from Mazda
using a group 124R is probably a bad idea... it's 11mm shorter than the group 24F, so the battery hold down bracket will likely not hold down the battery tightly... it's also slightly narrower, but not likely a issue for the battery tray...Quote:
Originally Posted by 7S POWER
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMAN
Group 124R is lower and therefore lower the CG of the vehicle. This in theory should improve handling. I originally had wanted to go with the Gr. 124R, but HD didn't have one in stock. So, I went with the G24F for convenience. The Exide Gr. 124R is more powerful, 700 CCA 120 RC vs Gr. 24F 600 CCA 110 RC. To solve the problem of 11mm - 0.433"= 7/16"-0.4375" - gap when using Gr. 124R battery is, simply stick a 0.50" wide x xx" length x 0.50" thick or thicker black foam tape on the underside of the battery hold-down bracket.
7S POWER
Genuine Mazda batteries are OE. OEM batteries are Bosch, Exide, Panasonic, Moll etc. Aftermarket batteries are Kirkland, Everstart, Canadian Tire etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMAN
OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer
Bosch, Exide, Interstate, etc. are NOT OEM
Panasonic is an Original Equipment Supplier, which supplies to Mazda, the Original Equipment Manufacturer
"improve handling"?Quote:
Originally Posted by 7S POWER
foam tape doesn't do anything to keep the battery clamp tight against the battery... ever squeezed foam before?
I want to smoke what you're smoking!
Quote:
Originally Posted by 7S POWER
11mm drop in battery height (probably weight too) should improve handling , but would you notice it at all ?
On that thought of dropping weight why not go with a Shorai Lithium battery ( 4.8 lbs) and cold cracks at 590, more than enough for 2.0L non sky
https://shoraipower.com/lfx36a3-bs12-p126 .
It's always better to have a lower CG than a high CG of a deadweight i.e battery. A horizontally stored spare tire has a lower CG than if it's stored vertically.Quote:
Originally Posted by G ~ MINI
Having a Lithium car battery is way overkill. It would make more sense to have it in a race car because of the weight reduction.
In theory, lower CG improves handling.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMAN
There are different types of foam tape densities. Ever thought of foam tapes for P/U truck rear camper shell? One of those camper shells weighs at least 200 lbs. A Gr. 24F battery weighs roughly given take a quarter of that. So, using a medium to high-density foam tape will do the job.
Another method is to use a battery height adapter bracket from Gr. 34 battery. This plastic bracket is installed on the bottom of the battery to raise the height and close the gap.
If none of the above works, the threaded hold-down rod is long enough, so there shouldn't be a problem for the hold-down clamp bracket to drop 11 mm ~ 0.4375 ". If the hold-down rod thread portion isn't long enough then, grab a tap and rethread it.
Sorry, I don't smoke. As an Automotive Designer, I know one of the above methods work.