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Cars that are driven infrequently should be started every two to three weeks to charge the battery, according to the national director of AAA Approved Auto Repair, John Nielson. The car should be driven up to 30 minutes to ensure the engine is warmed up and the battery is fully charged.Source:
by MoiBein on November 13th, 2009
It depends on the "Battery". The older the battery the more often you will have to start it to keep the battery charged. When you have to start the vehicle every 4 days, because the 5th day you'll have to jump it, then it's time for a new battery.
by zachandler on December 16th, 2009
just use it every now n then ... at the least like 3 times a week
by jaydee on December 14th, 2009
Starting a car runs down the battery it doesn't charge it. In order to charge a battery you should drive the car or run the engine at a high idle for at least 10 minutes or more.
by evollove on December 14th, 2009
When the battery runs out, you better go catch it... (ha ha ha)
What percent of car batteries are made with lead?
by Answerbag Staff on August 23rd, 2010
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Does my car battery need to maintain? Isn’t it maintenance-free?
by Lissa_H on November 14th, 2011
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Is a car battery any good after it has been run dry?
by Answerbag Staff on August 18th, 2010
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What is the electrolyte in a car battery made of?
by Answerbag Staff on August 10th, 2010
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My 2000 montero wont start, the headlights come on but very weak, changed battery still nothing,any ideas of what this could be?
by lylecomeaux on May 31st, 2011
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