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Old 01-10-2012, 01:27 PM   #19 (permalink)
ConnClark
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Originally Posted by Photonfanatic View Post
Does it work? Seems like it would put your battery under significantly more strain, thus shortening its life.
It will shorten battery life some. As to whether it works for saving fuel is debatable. For every amp you draw out of the battery you have to put 1.15 amps back in to charge it.
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