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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-19-2014, 10:50 AM
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Posted By MacCool
Yes periodic starting through the winter is...

Yes periodic starting through the winter is counterproductive. This is Minnesota. I have various vehicles in storage during the winter. I shut 'em down in November and leave 'em alone on a Battery...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-19-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,694
Posted By MacCool
Trickle charger is different than a float...

Trickle charger is different than a float charger. As the term is commonly used, a trickle charger provides a continuous charge at low amperage. A float charger will sense when the battery is charged...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-19-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,694
Posted By MacCool
Nah. Charge/discharge cycles is what hurts a...

Nah. Charge/discharge cycles is what hurts a lead-acid battery, not temperature. Especially discharge below 80%. True, extended cranking can discharge it below that, but making it work a little...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-18-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,694
Posted By MacCool
No, not bad at all. Alternator will recharge...

No, not bad at all. Alternator will recharge those extra few amps it took to start a cold engine it in about 90 seconds. But you already knew that, of course.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-18-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,694
Posted By MacCool
Cold weather has no intrinsic effect on a lead...

Cold weather has no intrinsic effect on a lead acid battery, other than the fact that cranking a cold engine takes a little more power.

OP might be well-served to get a "pulsing" float charger....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-18-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,694
Posted By MacCool
In the op's case it may be moot because he...

In the op's case it may be moot because he mentioned that he thought the battery might already be shot, but the advice above is off the mark.


Disconnecting the battery is unnecessary if the...
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