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Dead Battery - Trickle charger ?

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ChargelessInSeattle

Dead Battery - Trickle charger ?

Post by ChargelessInSeattle »

I didnt close the trunk lid all the way on my 98 s70 and the trunk light seems to have drained my battery over the weekend.
Needless to say, no start this morning..
I was wondering if I should jump start or buy one of those trickle chargers and charge up the battery.
Any advice appreciated..

TIA..

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Post by White850Turbo »

Jump start is fine if you're going to be driving a good distance (20 miles) or more as it will allow the alternator to re-charge the battery. Otherwise, use a trickle charger.
-Sean

1995 850 Turbo (Extensively Modded)

1998 S70 T5 (Almost Stock)

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