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Old 12-10-2006, 12:10 AM
networkboy networkboy is offline
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Originally Posted by SD Blue View Post
A near fully discharged battery will put a lot of strain on that rebuilt unit. It might save you having to replace it twice.
Totally been there done that, to the tune of about $800 for the camry. Battery shorted, killed the alternator (didn't know it though). Bad alternator killed new battery. vicious cycle. Mech replaced alternator and new battery at the same time. No issue since.
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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
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