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Battery OEM Mazda or OEM Volvo
I had a 2004 Volvo s60 with a battery that lasted 15 years before I changed it. The mechanics were impressed. Really helped that it was located in the trunk.
Pros: lasted 15 years, mechanics impressed, trunk location helped
Vehicle:
Volvo S60
The Mazda OEM battery only lasts 3 years it seems. I have a 2021 and just changed the battery for similar reasons. It still started with no issues but it was pretty weak and was immediately noticeable after installing the new one. If you can afford it, the extra money for an AGM is worth it.
Pros: noticeable improvement with new battery
Cons: OEM battery weak
Vehicle:
Mazda
Still running on its original battery that came with the car.
Pros: original battery, long lasting
Vehicle:
Mazda 3
Mileage: 61000 km
Only things that went a couple months back was the EGR and a window mechanism. And the battery a year before.
Cons: battery replacement
Vehicle:
Volvo V40
Mileage: 200000 km
162km at 42% battery is still kinda poor for 2025.
Cons: poor range
Vehicle:
Mazda
My 2025 CX-30 battery is already showing signs of dying but I bought the car in April but then had surgery in June and only went back to work today so it sat for long periods and I do leave my dash cam in parking mode. It might come back some after being driven more or it might not.
Cons: showing signs of dying
Vehicle:
Mazda
The OEM batteries are shit. It died around the two-year mark.
Cons: poor quality, short lifespan
My battery died last July at exactly 2,5 year mark. Mazda OEM battery is a cheap trash and so are the replacements too.
Cons: short lifespan, cheap trash
Vehicle:
Mazda
My 2014 CX-5 eats batteries and always has since i bought it brand new. I usually have to replace 1x a year\u2026 and I know it\u2019s coming about 45 days in advance because my bluetooth and USB chargers will suddenly stop working and that\u2019s how i know oh my battery will die soon!
Cons: battery dies yearly
Vehicle:
Mazda
I have a friend who bght volvo XC-90. He had horrible experience with the battery in just couple of weeks and had to replace it as part of warranty.
Cons: horrible experience, needed replacement
Vehicle:
Volvo XC90
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