mud muppet
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somone said it takes about 7 miles befor the charge goes back into the battery......
what do you think?
what do you think?
Yes, like you say it will take this time to recoup the charge used.As ricc says. Its a difficult one with many variables.
If you have lights, heaters etc etc on it will take time to recoup the charge used. Depends on the age of the battery, condition of wiring and accessories etc etc.
Same with my Missus, she works 2 miles away, works on average 5 times a week, gets the odd 30 mile round trip for messages, no problems with the battery. However, I have disconnected my alternator on my Landy while I work on the chassis. I start it up, drive it out of the garage and onto the driveway and back into the garage when I am finished for the day. I only get about 4 or 5 starts before it needs charging again.My Doris' car gets started then driven 1.5 miles, 10 times a week and that's it.
This time of year that's with lights, wipers, blower, HRW radio etc.
Never have a problem with the battery going flat.
does it still charge at idle?