How long should I let my car run after getting a jump start?

How long should I let my car run after getting a jump start?

The car needs to run quite a few hours to get a full charge but daily driving will take care of that. If the car mostly sits consider using a battery charger or at least make it your car of the week. Glen McMillian, former I work on cars. Originally Answered: How long do you leave a car running after a jump start?

What happens to the battery after a jump start?

The battery and charging system (alternator and regulator) work together to maintain steady voltage to everything while its running. An alternator can recover a healthy battery after a long drive, but it’s really not designed to recharge a battery while idling after a jump start.

When do you need a second car jump?

If you need a second jump after ten to twenty minutes, the odds are very high you have either an electrical problem or that your battery is shot and needs replacing. If your battery is dead for no obvious reason, and it’s getting some age on it, you probably need a new battery. It might cha

What kind of car will start after a jump?

I have a 2004 Kia Spectra 1.8, I have replaced the spark plugs, the alternator, and my battery is only about two months old. The car will start after a jump but it has to sit for about 10 minutes before the jump works. I replaced the alternator and the car started off of a jump and even started back up on its own.

Why does my 2002 Intrepid not start after a jump?

2002 intrepid would just click click click. jump it, it would fire right up. autozone alt/battery are good. took off all negative cables and cleaned them tighten them all backdown and the car fired right up.. In addition to the supplied answers it could also be a faulty crank position sensor.

Why does my riding mower run for 30-45 minutes then stops?

I have a Craftsman 18.o HP electric start lawn tractor model number 917.273752. A few days ago I began having a problem. The mower will run for 30-45 minutes and stop. After waiting 10 minute or so I can restart it and the whole process is repeated.