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Old 06-22-2008, 11:45 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ihatejoefitz View Post
I wonder about starter wear also, fortunately both of my cars have very accessible starters and I can buy them used for ~$10 at the scrap yards.
Make sure voltage is high enough and there isn't excessive cranking. Aside from too much heat, a starter should last for hundreds of thousands of starts.
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