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My 2001 3/4 ton heavy duty Silverado wit...




By mcleanjim10 on Nov 08, 2009

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My 2001 3/4 ton heavy duty Silverado with the Duramax Diesel engine has two batteries and I want to know the function of the second battery. I could not find any referece to its use in the information that came with the vehicle.

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posted on Nov 08, 2009
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wireguy212

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The batteries are hooked together to give you ample cranking amperage to start a cold engine.A single battery big enough to start the truck by it's self would not fit under the hood.
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