Overall, the original Miata battery and the WestCo replacement are quality products that fit the Miata like a string-back driving glove. Save a bunch of money and take the lil women out to dinner. Some manufacturers are even pushing wheelchair batteries for replacement in the Miata! This allows fast reaction between the acid and plate material. Several club members have batteries that are 6 or more years old that are still performing well. I am glad that I waited and I hope that it will last as long as the original and give me another 12 years of trouble free motoring. AutoZone's staff are friendly and able to offer trustworthy advice to help you find the right new or upgraded battery that suits your Mazda's needs.
If you try and charge it like a wet-cell battery, you will destroy the battery. I received mine already installed on my '95 Miata when I purchased it from the previous owner. This type of battery is referred to as a wet or flooded cell battery. If the charger has not switched to maintenance charge after 48 hours and the green lamp is lit, this is a sign that something is wrong. If you take good care of it, and live in a temperate climate, 48 months might be expected. Some people might think that the easier solution would be to put a conventional wet-cell battery into the Miata.
The battery charger is easy to use and operate and is engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions as well as short and long-term vehicle storage. Something about putting a lawn mower battery in my car just didn't seem right!. I searched the Appendix and it does not have anything defining similar. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Battery product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. The advantage of this charger is you can leave it plugged in and it will not overcharge the Miata battery.
Additional battery hold-down devices may be used and are strongly recommended. That is why every Miata that enters the U. This is the first car I have owned where the only battery maintenance I perform is to dust the top of the battery every year. The intimate relationship of the electrolyte-filled mat and the lead plate, allows the construction of a smaller battery, using less electrolyte and metal plates. I don't want to take anything away from WestCo, but shipping can be a problem with batteries. We recommend changing the battery in Mazdas every 4 years.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 1 different trusted brands of Battery products for the 1999 Mazda Miata. Even those batteries that are vented still have the problem with all that liquid in the trunk. I figure when the new one goes out I'll return it again. I got one at advance auto parts and it works well after a year. The Panasonic battery is made in Japan. We do not charge extra for our products to our vast majority of customers so we can accommodate ridiculous warranty claims by the few.
This means a smaller battery with nearly equal power ratings to a wet-cell battery of larger size and weight. If you leave the lights on, or the battery doesn't want to crank the car over, just throw it on the battery charger for an hour or jump start the car and drive it around for a while. The Panasonic battery can only be purchased through Mazda dealers. The battery finally gave up early this year and I have to get a replacement quick or leave the car in the garage. For operational instructions, please refer to our instruction guide found below. If you knew about battery maintenance in 1947, the same procedures would be valid on automotive batteries in 1997.
Warranty consists of 3 years free replacement plus 2 years prorated. Can't find anything in search. We are reasonable people and we believe in true customer satisfaction. Ask your dealer if they are not aware of this replacement. The posts are reversed, as to polarity, when compared to the Panasonic battery. Battery acid on your luggage and clothing would not be too cool either.
WestCo sells their battery through many of the vendors of Miata accessories, such as Dealer Alternative, Moss Motors and Imparts. Through its sophisticated circuitry and microprocessor controlled operation, the WeatherTech Battery Charger maintains and preserves batteries without ever having to deal with an overcharge or the damaging effects caused by trickle chargers. It was manufactured by Johnson something, not sure if related to your site sponsor. At the time the dealer only carry the lead-acid version and I refused to have it in my trunk. These type of batteries are used in many applications and are referred to as gel cells.
Proof of purchase is required. A replacement battery is also offered by a company in Anaheim, virtually in the shadow of Anaheim stadium. Indeed there are battery manufacturers who sell wet batteries for our beloved roadster. He's in the battery biz. According to the spec sheet it is 21 lbs.