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Old 11-16-2012, 08:53 AM   #21 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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The trickle charging doesn't really ADD any mileage. I do LOTS of engine-off coasting, so the alternator isn't running much. That means the battery doesn't get charged enough. I trickle charge it overnight to make up that difference.

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