Sounds right, you are 4 years in. They should last another 1-2 years based on what I get in the SRT and the 300C. Of course, you are in a narrow range ideal climate so it might go twice that long...maybe more. Cold is hard on batteries.
So is heat.. But yes..
Perfect! And a little sound deadener and carpet and no one but us will know there's a O/D unit under there. (and I aint tellin')
Yep, age, weathering and environmental conditions slowly degrade the electrical infrastructure of a vehicle such that corrosion wear increases resistance within the system and impedes electrical circuit efficiency. Even just a little corrosion on the contacts in every electrical connection changes the current flow and reduces the effective voltage getting to components creating more impedance resulting in more draw from the alternator to keep up.
Gonna be a terror
Alternators arent battery chargers. Its a common misconception.
Fully charged battery out of factory is 13.2. Running voltage is minimum 1 volt above battery voltage with accessories on. So with Daves battery at 12.7, engine on and all the goodies running should be no less than 13.7. Ideal is 14.2 to 14.6.
So what keeps the battery charged?
Not designed to fully recharge a dead battery is what i meant.
Quite right. Which is why I pulled the battery and put it on the charger for the night. The alternator will only get her through tomorrow...but won’t address the issue of the low charge.
Yep. It’s running 13.8 with the engine running and all accessories on. But I still feel it’s low which is all the more reason I pulled it and put it on the charger. Can’t hurt regardless.
Hi there. The newer vehicles are quite different. My 2015 Yukon runs at 12.7 volts in idea conditions. It also takes a special battery. This is a fuel saving software to reduce the load on the engine. When I purchased it I had to research the service manual. I just got rid of that piece of junk and bought a new Dodge Caravan. Mopar baby!
