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How do you use a trickle charger?
I don’t drive my car very often, and the last time I tried, the battery was dead. A friend suggested I get a trickle charger to make sure my battery wasn’t damaged while my car sat for long periods, but I don’t know how to use one. How do you use a trickle charger?
Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Using a trickle charger is easy and will keep your battery in good shape even if your car sits for long periods. To use a trickle charger, just follow these steps:
- Set the specifications on the charger for how much power your battery needs
- Park your vehicle in a stable, well-ventilated area
- Ground the charger
- Connect the charger to the battery
- While the charger is still off, plug it into an outlet
- Turn the charger on
That’s all there is to it! Keeping your car battery charged is a good way to save money on replacement batteries. It’s also important to check in on your
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