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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1997LSS V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGBATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIRBATTERY CHARGINGCHARGING TIME REQUIRED
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN K
Charging Time Required
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Charging Time Required
The time required to charge a battery will vary depending on the following factors:
^ Size of Battery - A completely discharged, large heavy-duty battery requires more than twice the recharging time as a completely discharged, smaller battery.
^ Temperature - A longer time is needed to charge any battery at -18°C (0°F) than at 27°C (80°F). When a fast charger is connected to a cold battery, the current accepted by the battery is very low at first. Then, as the battery warms, it accepts a higher rate of current.
^ Charging Capacity - A charger which can supply only five amperes requires a much longer charging period than a charger that can supply 30 amperes or more.
^ State-Of-Charge - A completely discharged battery requires more than twice as much charge time as a half charged battery. Because the electrolyte is nearly pure water and a poor conductor in a completely discharged battery, the battery accepts very low current at first. Later, as the charging current causes the electrolyte acid content to increase, the charging current also increases.
^ Size of Battery - A completely discharged, large heavy-duty battery requires more than twice the recharging time as a completely discharged, smaller battery.
^ Temperature - A longer time is needed to charge any battery at -18°C (0°F) than at 27°C (80°F). When a fast charger is connected to a cold battery, the current accepted by the battery is very low at first. Then, as the battery warms, it accepts a higher rate of current.
^ Charging Capacity - A charger which can supply only five amperes requires a much longer charging period than a charger that can supply 30 amperes or more.
^ State-Of-Charge - A completely discharged battery requires more than twice as much charge time as a half charged battery. Because the electrolyte is nearly pure water and a poor conductor in a completely discharged battery, the battery accepts very low current at first. Later, as the charging current causes the electrolyte acid content to increase, the charging current also increases.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.