SiR
20-02-2010, 10:19 PM
Hey fellas,
Got a question re: car batteries.
Long story short, the car battery went flat because I hadn't driven it much over the last 2-3 months. The battery is quite new - only 8-9 months old.
Anyway I jump started the car, took it for a spin for about 20 minutes and it seems fine now i.e. I switched off the engine and let it sit there for about 30 minutes before firing her up again - had no problems starting.
Now my question is this: do I still need to replace the battery?
It's new (8-9 months old) and the car seems to start fine now - I'll try again in the morning to make sure everything's still ok. If it isn't absolutely necessary to replace battery, then obviously I wouldn't mind saving a few bucks but if there's a chance it'll go flat again with me stranded in the middle of nowhere at the time, then I'd rather get it done.
Opinions and advice appreciated.
Got a question re: car batteries.
Long story short, the car battery went flat because I hadn't driven it much over the last 2-3 months. The battery is quite new - only 8-9 months old.
Anyway I jump started the car, took it for a spin for about 20 minutes and it seems fine now i.e. I switched off the engine and let it sit there for about 30 minutes before firing her up again - had no problems starting.
Now my question is this: do I still need to replace the battery?
It's new (8-9 months old) and the car seems to start fine now - I'll try again in the morning to make sure everything's still ok. If it isn't absolutely necessary to replace battery, then obviously I wouldn't mind saving a few bucks but if there's a chance it'll go flat again with me stranded in the middle of nowhere at the time, then I'd rather get it done.
Opinions and advice appreciated.