
Parasitic Draw: Why Does My Battery Keep Dying?
Parasitic draw is a constant drain on your car’s battery that causes it to die prematurely. Here are a few likely causes and how to fix the problem.
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Parasitic draw is a constant drain on your car’s battery that causes it to die prematurely. Here are a few likely causes and how to fix the problem.
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