Q: Can a bad radiator destroy a battery
We just bought a refurbished battery and when we tried to leave the house if the car wouldn't start we had to jump it with the jump box we went to be honest although I'm going to batteries in the van and checked it and there was no charge to it. If your radiator is bad will it destroy the battery
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