AA Zone
Save the battery
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Posted At 03/02/2009 Fourteen S  |
Many times I see motorists parked for long periods of time with dipped headlamps burning away. Now apart from being illegal when parked on public roads, the battery and charging system is getting a hammering for no good reason.
Worse is when the same motorist just switches engine off and goes indoors after sitting parked after having headlamps on for x amount of time. Doesn't really give the battery a chance for some charge, especially in winter. |
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AA Patrol
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Subject: Save the battery
Posted At: 03/02/2009 21:25:49
Many times I see motorists parked for long periods of time with dipped headlamps burning away. Now apart from being illegal when parked on public roads, the battery and charging system is getting a hammering for no good reason.
Worse is when the same motorist just switches engine off and goes indoors after sitting parked after having headlamps on for x amount of time. Doesn't really give the battery a chance for some charge, especially in winter. |
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shopping.uk
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Subject: Re: Save the battery
Posted At: 04/02/2009 23:18:19
If i have had to drive for a relatively short time 5-10 mins, and have had to have my headlights on, when i get to my destination i usually switch off my lights and let the engine 'run' for 2-3 minutes to 'recharge' the battery. I dont know if this works, but it gives me a bit of 'peace of mind'.
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Fourteen S
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Subject: Re: Save the battery
Posted At: 20/02/2009 22:42:39
Quoting shopping.uk (04/02/2009 @ 23:18:19): If i have had to drive for a relatively short time 5-10 mins, and have had to have my headlights on, when i get to my destination i usually switch off my lights and let the engine 'run' for 2-3 minutes to 'recharge' the battery. I dont know if this works, but it gives me a bit of 'peace of mind'.
Puts some extra charge in the battery for sure. Just may make all the difference when you come back out on an icy evening/morning and need that extra grunt from the battery. |
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