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MaineBlueBear

(240 posts)

1. If it falls below 10a while cracking the starter

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Mon Aug 11, 2025, 08:34 PM

Aug 11

It's time for a new battery. Put your volt meter on the battery as someone else tries to start the car. If it drops below 10 it's time to be replaced. "Cranking Amps" is the measurement you're looking for.

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So I have this car battery [View all] bucolic_frolic Aug 11 OP

If it falls below 10a while cracking the starter MaineBlueBear Aug 11 #1

Thanks for the reminder bucolic_frolic Aug 11 #2

Dome light issue MaineBlueBear Aug 12 #4

Probably a good idea to replace it when CCA fades bucolic_frolic Aug 12 #5

My car battery lasted 5 years and so did the Generac starter battery, usonian Aug 11 #3

So after a 3-4 days of charging, resting, testing bucolic_frolic Aug 17 #6