Q: Charging system failure.

asked by on February 13, 2017

Battery gauge goes almost to red. Check Guage light comes on. Battery acid is coming out. Replaced alternator and battery. Still overcharging. But not all the time

My car has 306463 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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