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Hmm , lots of new smaller cars have just barely enough alternator output to run things under normal conditions . I say give it a full charge . YMMV . Dusty
Too much mental energy spent on such a silly thing.
I have minor OCD. You probably wouldn't like working with me either. Not much fun having a battery go south during our nice Wisconsin winters. I want to maximize the use I get out of one.
I think this thread is the same as the current ABS thread, which is the same as every oil thread, every gas thread, every EFI thread etc...What it boils down to is simple, there are two types of people in this world.A. Those who will charge that battery, change that oil every 3k just because, take tremendous pains to avoid corn fuel, and insist that carbs (and often points) are "better".andB. Those who are right.
:1: I "top off" any type vehicle new battery using a charger, either a Battery Tender or Pulse Tech Xtreme Wal Mart will install for free if you purchase from them. I've had good luck with their EverStart auto batteries, sorta the new Die Hard now that Sears has left the building.
The Sears by me is open.
Hmm, exactly what cars? And what is the capacity of the alternators ?
14.2 volts DC will charge your battery the same way whether it's coming from a box plugged into your wall or the alternator under your hood.
It isn't an issue of voltage , rather available amperage . Dusty