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Old 11-17-2009, 11:28 AM   #158 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
So, it looks like I really need to get a voltmeter in the car to monitor battery voltage.
YUP... no way I'd be doing alternatorless driving minus a voltage reading.

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Any ideas from you guys on how to increase battery capacity (without a new battery) for the winter driving months?
Ideas:

Bring it inside with you at night

Or insulate it.

Or mount it securely (and insulate it) somewhere in the passenger compartment so it gets the benefit of the heater like you do.
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