Mazda 6 energy storage capacitor maintenance

How long does a Mazda capacitor last?

The kind of capacitor they are using have an average usable lifespan of 10-15 years so unless you plan on keeping the car for a very long time you should be ok, even so a replacement shouldn't be all that expensive. I think it is neat that it is made of coconut shells and tinfoil! Mazda says it is designed to last the life of the vehicle.

Does Mazda have a brake energy regeneration system?

Mazda confirms that the system works much like the system that BMW had, a few years ago on introduction, called Brake Energy Regeneration (and now implemented throughout that luxury automaker’s model line); although Mazda should be able to make an even more significant impact on fuel-efficiency thanks to the capacitor storage.

Does Mazda require engine oil fixed maintenance?

Page 389 If you elect to perform maintenance yourself or have your vehicle serviced at a location other than an Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda requires that all fluids, parts and materials must meet Mazda standards for durability and performance as described in this manual. If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.

How long does a capacitor last?

Don't know about failure rate of itself since it is new. The kind of capacitor they are using have an average usable lifespan of 10-15 years so unless you plan on keeping the car for a very long time you should be ok, even so a replacement shouldn't be all that expensive. I think it is neat that it is made of coconut shells and tinfoil!

Does the alternator declutch when the capacitor is discharging?

On the gas the alternator electronically declutches so to speak as the capacitor supplies electrical power. Not a huge deal, maybe 5% fuel savings in ideal conditions. To better answer your question, when on the gas and capacitor is discharging, there is less LOAD on the engine although revs are the same.