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Originally Posted by tangofox007
Trying to squeeze a little additional service out of a weak battery is false economy at its finest. Possible unintended consequences include damaging your alternator and starter, damaging to the vehicle due to excessive outgassing and boilovers, and getting stranded at an inconvenient time or place.
A typical battery has a monthly cost of that is less than the cost of a couple quarts of diesel fuel. Not exactly great savings potential; even less if the battery is covered under a prorated warranty.
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I second tangofox 100%! I can't believe people trying to stretch a dying battery at the cost of a more expensive alternator, a starter that draws MORE amps as the voltage drops and the additional small amount of extra fuel you are using to drive your alternator trying to charge a poor condition battery at high amperage.
SPEND A DOLLAR TO SAVE A DIME!!!!!
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