Example carCar battery replacement for a 1998 Mazda MPV
Car battery replacement for the 1998 Mazda MPV: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Mazda MPV for car battery replacement
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
1998 Mazda MPV: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Mazda MPV
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (7), electrical system (3) and fuel system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the MPV
For battery service on your 1998 Mazda MPV, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
How we help
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Let us know
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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