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Offline RunsinLight

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New Battery = New Car?
« on: December 23, 2011, 02:39:38 pm »
Recently I changed my battery after 5.5 years even though my old battery was still starting and testing fine. After driving the car I'm glad I did it. The car's responsiveness makes me feel like the car is brand new. It also cranks out the heat like I haven't seen in years.

What would make a new battery do these things compared to an older battery which is still OK?
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Re: New Battery = New Car?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 05:09:16 pm »
 ??? Well if it's an electric car it would do that.. :rofl2:
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Re: New Battery = New Car?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 05:10:28 pm »
The battery likely had just enough voltage/current to power the electrical loads.
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Re: New Battery = New Car?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2011, 06:10:14 pm »
Perhaps your alternator is weak and on its way out, in which case you'll find out soon enough if your new battery gets weak.
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Re: New Battery = New Car?
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2011, 08:21:13 am »
Placebo?
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