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hlthe2b

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2. Please don't go out and crank it periodically "just to check" AND when it does

Reply to Best_man23 (Original post)

Sat Dec 24, 2022, 02:26 PM

Dec 2022

warm-up in a few days (or you HAVE) to drive, drive a considerable distance so that your alternator can have a chance to fully charge your battery. Short trips might just well "kill" your battery.

I have a one-year-old battery, checked it (along with the antifreeze) prior to our
minus 21 degrees F past two days, put on a car cover (not expecting much) and let it SIT the past two days.

This morning I waited until it got up to 20 degrees in our "warming" spell and then cranked it and all is well. Drove it about 15 miles each way on the interstate before stopping to run a few errands.

I learned the hard way several years ago. You need not do the same.

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Auto Care PSA: Car batteries and Cold Temperatures [View all] Best_man23 Dec 2022 OP

Lol Faux pas Dec 2022 #1

Please don't go out and crank it periodically "just to check" AND when it does hlthe2b Dec 2022 #2

My cars battery is 5 years old and kacekwl Dec 2022 #3