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Just checking with the mechanically inclined out there...if your car is jump started, and then you drive it for 30 minutes,

does it ALSO need to have its battery removed and charged with an electric house charger? That's what my friend says MUST be done, and he is making fun of me for believing that all I have to do is drive the car to charge the battery.
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Heartlander · 80-89, M
I think the answer may be both yes and no. That is, it may be different depending on the make and model. Also, it depends on why you needed a jump-start in the first place. It could be because of corroded terminal connections, so for the same reasons why the battery wasn't sufficient to start your engine, the generator isn't charging the battery sufficiently.

Also, some cars are difficult to charge when the battery runs down too low. Our old Maxima was one of those. Forget to turn off the lights and 5 hours later even a jumpstart was difficult.

The battery doesn't have to be removed to charge it independently, just disconnect the terminals. Also clean them before reconnecting.

Oh ... also hybrids aren't the same. The tiny "starter" battery is there simply to close a relay to the main power battery.
4meAndyou · F
@Heartlander I let the car sit, since last March at least, and didn't go downstairs to start it up. I can't afford to buy gas lately...paying massive sums to my charge cards, and now I am paying the price for being negligent.