QUOTE(Janwy @ Dec 2 2018, 01:23 PM)
Hi, my mazda 2 just about to change battery for the 1st time.
1. Is there any concern if to replace a Q85/115D23L battery with a conventional 55D23L battery which is much cheaper? Will it end up cause any affect on the system or alternator?
2. As of SC, replacement for a Q85 Delkhor plus reset system, cause RM540. Outside shop replace a Q85 Delkhor only RM485 with saying no reset needed. Is reset necessary with will cost RM60 at SC?
3. Outside shop introduce me MA75D23L Exide to replace Q85 and not to activate iStop. Is this make sense?
1. Please don't. You must use a Q85/115D or 90D EFB battery. Its needed for istop feature. It might void the warranty since you are not using the correct battery.
2. No need reset, u can reset your istop by holding the istop button. I forgot the exact steps, but you can always google. No special tools required to reset.
3. No, does not make sense, our car automatically enable istop everytime you start your car. So how sure you will remember to turn it off everytime? Not to mention you might affect other parts which might ended up costing much more to repair. Really, don't save on your battery cost. There are many brands with Q85 batteries such as AMARON, VARTA, Energizer etc..
QUOTE(red4900 @ Dec 3 2018, 07:05 AM)
Hmmm. 100k service at RM400? Last time i went to SC, they mentioned 100k service is at RM1100++, need to change spark plug and other stuffs.
Or i salah dengar? At what interval do we replace the spark plugs? Also, how about the timing chain maintenance?
I changed my spark plugs myself by looking the wear and tear. but the stock iridium plugs can last for 100k. I bought the replacement for only RM140, DENSO IRIDIUM TT and it works fine.