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Alternator OEM KIA or OEM Mazda
I was able to remove/replace the alternator on my Mazda CX-5 without removing any parts as has been mentioned.
Pros: remove/replace without removing parts
Cons: extremely difficult, very tight fit
Vehicle:
Mazda
I Had a 200k mile 2011 Soul and didn't have any major issues. 3k mile oil change, 3-5 yr battery change, some tire change, alternator replaced at 190k.
Pros: no major issues
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
I have a 2013 Soul !. Got it about 2 years ago. Very reliable, only had one issue and that was the alternator going out on me a few weeks ago. 182k miles on it. It doesn\u2019t consume oil at the same pace others mention. It does currently idle a little rough, but Not terribly.
Pros: very reliable
Cons: rough idle
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
Mileage: 182000 km
Please, genuine alternators are only like $30 more and you won't suffer these issues. And also they last.
Pros: lasts longer, avoids issues
Cons: suffers issues
Vehicle:
Mazda
I went and got a Mazda one off of Moss bc I was sick of AutoZone remanned ones blowing up. It's plenty nice for stock electrical load
Pros: nice for stock load
Cons: AutoZone ones blowing up
Vehicle:
Mazda
Labor time is like .7 on the RX8 alternator if I remember my time at Mazda right… imma say like 900 or so for labor is a rip
Cons: 900 for labor is a rip
Vehicle:
Mazda
HAVE a 2022 CX30 @ 79,000 miles. Alternator went out today
Cons: alternator went out
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 127139 km
Just a shitty alternator
Cons: shitty alternator
My 2020 Mazda cx30 has a bad alternator at 47,000 miles. Bought this car about a month and a half ago. Wondering if this is a typical thing for Mazdas alternators to go out fast.
Cons: alternator went out fast
Vehicle:
Mazda
Mileage: 75639 km
Have been burned by aftermarket alternators. I'll spend the money for an OEM every time.
Pros: OEM every time
Cons: burned by aftermarket
Vehicle:
Mazda
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