Q: Some times it won't crank over

asked by on November 29, 2016

I replaced battery with a new one because the previous one was old 2nd hand but now the truck won't start so I walk away for about 20 min I try it again and it starts what gives

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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