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hey guys! here in alberta we get really cold winters and most of my trips are very short trips. i have a 03 hummer h2 with a 6.0l v8. for example i drive 2-3 mins to work. shut off vehicle and then in evening drive 2-3 mins home and shut off vehicle. last winter i was lucky because my battery was relatively new but i noticed that my battery sulfated a bit and it must have been because of it not charging properly. i also do drive on weekends so it obviously charges up on the weekned but sometimes i drive a diff vehicle. i suppose the better way is to just trickle charge the battery whenever i can but i am for sure veyr lazy and i would always forget and just feel like it is a hassle
my alternator is also due for replacement very soon, do you think a larger alternator would be better or does it not make a difference?
my theory is a larger alternator would keep my battery charged quicker and at a higher level which would mitigate any problems from low charge levels?
or would the larger alternator not really make a diff? thx
my alternator is also due for replacement very soon, do you think a larger alternator would be better or does it not make a difference?
my theory is a larger alternator would keep my battery charged quicker and at a higher level which would mitigate any problems from low charge levels?
or would the larger alternator not really make a diff? thx