I just bought a used car. I've needed jump starts a couple of times. The battery looks new, there isn't any corrosion.
Do I just need to do some good driving for awhile to get the battery in good shape?
Thanks.
2007-11-12 09:04:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes, this does happen. But there could be other problems as well. It could be that there is a dead cell in the battery, or the alternator is having problems. go down to a parts store like Napa and they'll usually check that stuff for you for free. I remember when I went on a 3 week vacation and hadn't driven my truck at all that when I got back I needed a jump, but once I got out and drove for a while it would fire right up again. Good Luck!
2007-11-12 09:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Tachus Ischus 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Battery Looks good and Clean, Old used car sellers trick! How Old is the Battery? 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 Years or looks Swollen on the Sides Replace it! Longer Driving won't full Recharge the Battery. Take it out and Have it "Load Tested" (To See if it will hold a Charge!) at the same time Test the Alternator! (Alt. may be causing Battery to Drain!)
2007-11-12 13:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If after your first 20 minute drive the battery dies again, it's not holding a charge.
2007-11-12 09:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by dude 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes ,but you need to take it to a parts store and have them check to see if it has any dead or weak cells. The check is free.
2007-11-12 09:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Steven D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah but replace the battery for better reliability and less of an " oh crap" factor..
2007-11-12 10:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by skid 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
battery said bye bye or alt. is not charging battery
2007-11-12 09:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋