My Mazda Battery Fiasco

[@alexduong4207]

Hey there. I was told by a manager from a Mazda dealership that eventually became my friend through my persistent texting to him after I bought my car from him and this has been since 2019. So, yes I make it a point to have people become my friend. To make a long story short. He basically told me that Mazda doesn't make a strong enough battery. He advised me to increase the CCA on my next battery change. He basically said that nowadays cars have too many electronics in them that it eats up the battery quickly and that the additional CCA will help. I hope that helps.

[@DanielsCarTalkChannel]

@@alexduong4207 I know cars are rolling computers these days. Thanks for the tip.

[@tztvue]

For my 2011 Mazda 3 I had made a 4guage wire from the battery straight to the alternator. It helps. Originally the wires are alternator to starter to the battery.

[@rspade827]

I've heard you should buy batteries from a store that has high turnover, so you get a fresh one.

[@VanCityDLLM]

Why are so many Mazda vehicles having so many battery and electrical system issues????