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Old 05-13-2011, 05:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Daox- How often are you having to purchase a new battery? I've often wondered how much money can be saved in fuel vs the cost of more frequent battery replacement. I normally get 8yrs or so on a battery in a car with an functioning alternator.

As everyone else has stated, the under-drive pulley won't help much, and you need to charge the battery from the grid to get any benefit.
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