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How to Charge a Car Battery After a Jump Start

February 28, 2014

How to Charge a Car Battery After a Jump Start Quick Summary If your car needed a jump start, don’t assume a short drive will fully recharge the battery. Modern alternators are designed to maintain a charged battery, not recover a deeply discharged one. While a minimum of 30 minutes of highway driving is usually enough time to recharge the battery, the safest and most effective way to charge a car battery is with a smart battery charger. This guide explains how to charge a car battery correctly, how long … Read More