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phwe9774 t1_j1snudt wrote

Reply to comment by superseriousaccount5 in LPT: After every mechanic visit, drive your vehicle around for 10 to 15 minutes extra before going back home. by TheMasterBaker01

Normally, not very long because you don't use the battery much except to start the engine. If you do anything to draw the battery down (listen to the radio or leave your lights on without the engine running), it only takes a few minutes if you have a good battery. If your battery is getting weak, it takes a little longer but still not very long

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tossaside555 t1_j1v4uuk wrote

Battery usage is essential for normal car operation - not just ignition.

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Solid-Question-3952 t1_j1wf3pi wrote

Once your car is running, typically, your alternator is charging your battery enough to keep it fully powered.

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tossaside555 t1_j1z4s9m wrote

Unless you have a bad battery.

Then the car will shut off - even with a good alternator.

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Solid-Question-3952 t1_j20gfp8 wrote

Correct. A bunch of us keep saying that OP has a battery issue. This LPT is stated as if this is something everyone should be doing. Its 100% unnecessary unless you have a bad battery. In which case, LPT: get a new battery.

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