1996 Toyota Corolla Battery

1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
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MARTIN_GOOCH
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1996 Toyota Corolla Engine Size unknown Front Wheel Drive Manual 18000 miles
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when you start the car do you have to re-charge the battery by driving a certain number of miles?
Mar 9, 2008 at 7:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Yes you do-just running a short distance with stop and go type-the battery is not being recondition properly by the alternator-Remember the starter takes a lot of amperage to crank the engine and the alternator's job is to replace what was taking from the battery.
Mar 9, 2008 at 9:50 AM
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