Originally Posted by stlouistrucker

I've discovered that I only have a problem if I use the recirculate air button after turning off the car. I find it strange that I'm just now having the problem since I've been using that feature when running the AC for five or six summers. My brother thinks I need to drive further to recharge the battery or buy a battery tender. I drive the car every day but for short distances. With a good battery and good alternator how far should one have to drive (no more than 40 mph) to recharge the battery after starting it when using the radio, AC and recirculate feature?