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There's no real reason to disconnect your battery when recharging it as long as the ignition is off when you do it.
Changing the camshaft, and fitting exhaust extractors and a free-flow exhaust system is the cheapest and most effective way of improving the bottom end and mid-range performance of your Suzuki. Cost would be about $1000. A more radical step would be to fit a motor from a GTi, and that could be done for about $3000 and would include the front suspension, brakes, and all ancillaries from a GTi. That would make your Cino a real flyer. For more info, give Suzi World a call on 9459 8988.
The most likely explanation for the dealers using the 10w-30 low viscosity oil is that they have a deal with an oil company to use it. It’s more likely to be based on a commercial arrangement than anything else. Use the oil specified in the manuals and you won’t go wrong. And Mazda does approve the use of E10 in your car, so I would be inclined to use it.
It will be 20 years old next year, it could simply be that it’s worn out. Check the engine’s vitals, like the compression etc.