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Old 03-06-2010, 03:01 PM   #377 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by vpoppv View Post
Really well actually. I still would like to replace the alum battery because it shows 10.81v after commute. The battery I have on the desulfator is doing WAY better and is up to 12.39v after commute. That's up from 12.05v, so quite an improvement. I've really been looking forward to Spring Break to get some serious work done on the Toyota. I have a solid set of 6 group 31 batteries for it, and a good supply source. Has it warmed up yet where you are? It was about 70 here yesterday....
It is about 65F today, and this past week is has mostly been raining and snowing. I do have battery heaters though, so they stay at a nice toasty 76F. I am just dealing with two very stubborn batteries that sag like crazy after 12 miles, but bounce back up immediately, so I think they just need some love and more driving to break them in. I did drive 12.8 miles today and only got a low battery warning at the end, which I ignored because I caused it by putting pedal to the metal to see if another problem would come up, but it has been improving. I am not quite ready to the point where I can challenge my 16.8 mile commute, but getting close.

Yeah, I also have Spring Break in two weeks, and I am hoping to get my new suspension installed in the front as the rear was done already.
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