infinitiman96

I've already posted this in the 4th gen forum, but im wondering what the infiniti opinion is on this. I know this sounds like a completely stupid question, but i've seen some posts on the org claiming that a new battery has improved gas milage. I guess in theory less strain on the electrical system can improve gas milage. I understand that once the car is started the battery does not do all that much, but there is still a load on the battery in certain situations. What do you guys think??? Also what is the recomended amount of cranking amps for our cars?

infinitiman96

any opinions?

nguyendot

Yes and no. If its an old battery thats starting to go bad..it will start the car, but once the car is started, it will start drawing current to charge it. If its defective it will keep drawing power and lower your gas mileage.

The thing is, other things will probably affect your gas mileage more than this... It would be very hard to see much mileage increase in a new battery...if any.

I30tMikeD

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I don't think so, but I am sure I could be proven wrong.