Hello Andy! I hope you're staying warm!
Most cars, even older ones, have more robust charging systems than our old bikes. Even at idle, you should read about 13.8 volts. Voltage should not go much higher, or it will cause damage to the battery. To keep a battery properly charged in a car, it helps if it is used regularly or allowed to sit then be recharged every week or so. At least my 4 cars do... Cold weather reduces the battery's power, and also makes the engine harder to turn over due to thick oil. Cold temperatures also affect fuel and how easily it ignites. Hope this helps! vince > Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 10:57:02 -0500 (EST) > From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: NO SOHC - auto science question > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Hey guys, > My science colleagues are discussing this morning over coffee > whether a car battery can recharge at idle (especially with this > cold weather in Boston) or is it like the SOHC battery that has to > get above 3000rpm to recharge the battery. Any thoughts on this? > (sorry for the non-SOHC aspect but I thought someone one this list > might know the answer!). > Cheers > Andy in rather chilly Boston. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus
