I've been having problems with my battery and so we had it replaced. The first few times it started up fine after a week or two but after 3 weeks it needs a jump. I bought a battery charger from the local auto supply store but I'm trying to determine the best method to hook this up. The charger seems to have both a slow charge setting that will cut off when charged and a setting that allows me to use it to jump the battery. I'd like to use it hooked to the car and keep it charged rather than jumping it or hoping it will start but I have some questions and don't want to mess this up.
Is there a certain type of charger I need or will the one I purchased do?
Can I hook it to the battery while it is in the car or do I need to remove it?
I read that I should just charge it at 2 amps slowly. Is that the best way?
The battery I have came from Acura, can anyone confirm if I have a wet or gel battery since my charger requires this designation.
Any other advice you can give me is appreciated. I don't want to mess this up but I want to drive the car whenever I can without a jump.
Thanks for all your help.
Is there a certain type of charger I need or will the one I purchased do?
Can I hook it to the battery while it is in the car or do I need to remove it?
I read that I should just charge it at 2 amps slowly. Is that the best way?
The battery I have came from Acura, can anyone confirm if I have a wet or gel battery since my charger requires this designation.
Any other advice you can give me is appreciated. I don't want to mess this up but I want to drive the car whenever I can without a jump.
Thanks for all your help.