The 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a group size 40R battery capable of 650 cold cranking amps. It is generally recommended to replace this component of Your vehicle every three years, but this will vary based on Your driving habits. Symptoms of a failing or bad battery include slow starting, clicks or cranks but doesn't start, dash lights work but engine won't start, heavy corrosion around positive terminal, clear film across top portion of battery case, and battery light is illuminating in instrument cluster. You may also notice a rotten egg smell, which is caused by evaporated acid and water, resulting in overheating of the battery. The average cost to replace the battery in the 2005 Tribute is $170 to $190, including labor.
Jake C
December 8, 2020
The battery size used on the 2005 Mazda Tribute is 96R .
Anna A.
April 9, 2020
The 2005 mazda tribute uses a group size battery of 96r 590 cca.
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