Just got a 2016.5 CX-5 - Tips, Tricks and MPG

[AL Cx5]

Unfortunately north american vehicles did not get it. Another reason to put in neutral would be to shut the engine off at longer lights.

With all the unresolved issues with cracked heads, I would disable istop on my car.

Turbos need time to cool off to avoid warping the turbo shaft. istopp would hurt the turbo and head. Thus no turbo istop.

Ive had an aftermarket turbo timer. The vehicle would keep idling after I turned it off for up to 2 minutes. When Egt dropped it shut off.

 

[Moonlighter]

With all the unresolved issues with cracked heads, I would disable istop on my car.

Turbos need time to cool off to avoid warping the turbo shaft. istopp would hurt the turbo and head. Thus no turbo istop.

Ive had an aftermarket turbo timer. The vehicle would keep idling after I turned it off for up to 2 minutes. When Egt dropped it shut off.

Mazdas here in Australia have had iStop for many, many years (my first was around 11 years ago and they had it before then) and I have never heard or seen any engine issues attributed to iStop.

Mazdas system is smart and there are a number or parameters that have to be met before it will activate. Their implementation is particularly good in both diesel and petrol engined cars. Restarts are so fast the engine is running by the time your foot has lifted off the brake pedal and moved across to the accelerator pedal.

Similarly, other brands have had it for many years.

Like anything new that has never been experienced before, it freaks some people out. Until they get used to it. For some this takes longer than for others.

Take a deep breath and a chill pill …….

 

[Lazy2.5]

Take a deep breath and a chill pill …….

Funny you mention this, because I thought you were going to start spamming this forum with all sorts of diesel oil specifications.

All jokes aside, it's a shame we didn't get the I stop tech here. I make a habit of not idling my engine unless I have to. (Which is hardly ever.)

 

[Antoine]

Reminder here to keep it friendly, helpful and on topic…Not snarky, insulting and confrontational.

Thank you.

 

[7eregrine]

Car companies long ago figured out how to make this work without damaging your turbos. 60 seconds at a light isn't going to cause any damage.

 

[AL Cx5]

Car companies long ago figured out how to make this work without damaging your turbos. 60 seconds at a light isn't going to cause any damage.

I agree, turbos have come a long way over the years. Our turbo is pretty basic turbo, not a VGT

I'm glad my 2024 2.5 turbo doesn't have i-stop. The aluminum heads and turbo will last longer without going through as many heat/cooling cycles.

 

[7eregrine]

You quote my post about "Car companies figured out how to do start/stop without damaging a turbo" and agreed with me. Then say you are glad you don't have it...so your turbo will last longer?

30-90 seconds sitting at a light is not damaging any part of your car. This is not a "heating cooling cycle".

 

[AL Cx5]

You quote my post about "Car companies figured out how to do start/stop without damaging a turbo" and agreed with me. Then say you are glad you don't have it...so your turbo will last longer?

30-90 seconds sitting at a light is not damaging any part of your car. This is not a "heating cooling cycle".

Well you do you and I'll do me.

 

[RedBaron]

Well you do you and I'll do me.

I agree with you, though more because of oil drainage & wear rather than heat differentials. On my CX-50, I installed a module to disable i-stop.

 

[AL Cx5]

I agree with you, though more because of oil drainage & wear rather than heat differentials. On my CX-50, I installed a module to disable i-stop.

Agreed with your statement and it maybe more important.

I've been looking for a Mazda i-stop delete module, who sells this item? I may install on on a friends 21 CX 5..

 

[N7turbo]

I assume this is a Canadian CX-5? USA never had it.

 

[RedBaron]

I've been looking for a Mazda i-stop delete module, who sells this item?

Mikstoreph.com (Mazda iStop Disabler Kit) and probably AliExpress. Possibly Amazon (?)

 

[7eregrine]

Well you do you and I'll do me.

Of course. I'm not saying otherwise.