Have a 2001 Ford Explorer I replaced the battery 3x 2 use...
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Mechanic01
275 days ago
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That would be a draw on the system your mechanic would need to do a draw test to pinpoint the problem
Customer
275 days ago
Ok
Mechanic01
275 days ago
If you have any questions while it in let me know, thanks
Customer
275 days ago
My truck keep draining every battery I buy. My mechanic did alternator test & he say it's not the alternator. He changed plugs battery posts as well we don't know what's causing it to drain every battery
Mechanic01
275 days ago
That would be a draw on the system your mechanic would need to do a draw test to pinpoint the problem
I hate to say it but the mechanic thats looking at it is unqualified to do this job you need to find a better mechanic
Customer
275 days ago
What's a draw test?
Mechanic01
275 days ago
its a test that will find a electrical current draw
Customer
275 days ago
Do I take it to autozone? Is it free for draw test
Mechanic01
275 days ago
no you need a dealer or shop to do this, it required a very skilled mechanic
Customer
275 days ago
Ok so I need to take it to a shop so they can put it on computer? When I get a boost it cranks up but soon as I cut the car off I have to get another boost. That's with used & new battery
Mechanic01
275 days ago
they dont use a computer its a electrical test, and yes you need to take it to a shop
Customer
275 days ago
Ok thank you
Mechanic01
275 days ago
your very welcome
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