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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband has a battery charger and charges our car batteries regularly to prolong their lifespan. So far it seems to work.[/quote]

that's what alternator does. not sure why your DH is wasting time doing that. [/quote]

DP.  It is needed if the car is not driven regularly.  It is not good for the battery if it discharges completely [/quote]

Its also not good for fluids, seals, and tires for a car to sit for long periods of time.  I've read you should drive the car at least every 2 weeks.[/quote]

Ideally, yes, but it also matters how you drive. A short low speed drive would do more bad than good.  [/quote]

Why?[/quote]

Cold starts are hard on the engine. If you don’t bring oil to operating temperature that wear isn’t offset by the benefits of running the engine.  Also, battery discharges with each start and may not have time to recharge if the drive is short. [/quote]

DP. Most charging systems don't aggressively charge the batteries. It's bad for the batteries. [/quote]

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