Ok here is the deal......I live in Alaska where tempatures can get very low, i am going on vacation here soon out of state........my question is if i take my battery out of my car would my car be ok being stored outside. I am getting alot of different responses i really need to know........ Some are saying that i need to have someone go and crank it but im like how are they going to crank it with no battery? So layed all out......... If i take my battery out of my car and leave my car outside for about a month will it be okay?
2007-11-14 06:30:55 · 8 answers · asked by Miss B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
so i can just leave it sittin in the parking lot with no worries?
2007-11-14 06:39:52 · update #1
i am not from alaska and i dont know mechanic talk so please use lamest terms
2007-11-14 06:41:12 · update #2
if you dont park it on the street & have a garage i would put a trickle charger on it. if its outside, take the battery off (dont have to remove it).. i always forget to do this with my bike & im on my 3rd battery. the alarm etc drains it...
2007-11-14 06:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by railwaysurfer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does Delaware? Idaho...Alaska!! Old joke.
I would suggest as others have to remove the negative cable only and have a friend reattach it and start it once a week. Newer cars have radio lock codes and computer codes that are stored and you lose them when you disconnect the battery, so write down any radio lock codes. Computer codes may have to be reset by a shop so check that out too.... it may be better to leave it in and just have someone start it every few days and run for 20 minutes or so to charge it back up. Or if possible, park it where you can plug in a trickle charger/battery maintainer like they use to store classic cars over winter.
Have a good vacation!
2007-11-14 15:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to remove the battery completely.To disconnect one terminal will be sufficient enough.Preferably the earth/negative cable.I did this on a car that was being left for six months.Upon my return and connecting it up it started no bother.You should keep note of any codes for the radio /alarm etc as these items may need resetting.Clocks do drag the battery down if left for long periods.
2007-11-14 14:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by the rocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure if you are refering to the battery or the car being ok. if you are refering to the car, there is no reason why the battery would affect the condition of the car after sitting outside. cars sit outside all the time. i am sure there are new and used car lots in alaska. do they remove the batteries from those cars on the lot. if not i would be certain to think you are going to be ok....
2007-11-14 14:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by gabodyman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your car will be fine, although I would suggest storing the battery indoors where it is warm. If you store the battery outdoors too, suggest you hook a "trickle" charger to keep it charged. If a battery gets discharged, it could freeze in sub-zero temperatures
2007-11-14 14:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Freddie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the battery is out of the cold and not sitting on the ground it will be fine. Your car itself will be fine. Just make sure the antifreeze in the radiator can handle the low temps. But you probably already knew that last thing.
2007-11-14 14:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only a month?
Yea just take it in the house and set it on a old chair off the ground.
Make sure the tank is full of gas.
2007-11-14 14:37:09 · answer #7 · answered by pablo35escobar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link with good advice. Good luck & have a great vacation!
2007-11-14 14:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Tracie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋