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I used to take mine out. You have to reprogram your radio with the security code and fobs, but its no big deal. That said, invest in a float charger. I use the smallest Battery Tender (about $30) and leave the battery connected in the car. Much easier and better for the battery and car.
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You can do it, but not really necessary. I hook mine to a Battery Tender Plus and its good for all winter.
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I agree battery tender or CTEK etc.is best option and that is what I use BUT.........I just had to start storing my car at a facility WITHOUT electricity(very common situation), and thus battery removal is the ONLY option. I still put the removed battery on a tender in the garage.
Dont quite understand previous poster saying it is not good for the car? IMHO nonsense.
Dont quite understand previous poster saying it is not good for the car? IMHO nonsense.
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Yes. You quite definitely want to remove a battery from a car in cold storage where there is no electricity.
Take it home and put it on a desulfating trickle charger, and monitor the acid level at least every few weeks. Use distilled water.
Keep the battery tray area completely clean. Use a battery acid cleaner like this:
to make sure there is no hidden acid lying around.
Take it home and put it on a desulfating trickle charger, and monitor the acid level at least every few weeks. Use distilled water.
Keep the battery tray area completely clean. Use a battery acid cleaner like this:
to make sure there is no hidden acid lying around.
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Yes. You quite definitely want to remove a battery from a car in cold storage where there is no electricity.
Take it home and put it on a desulfating trickle charger, and monitor the acid level at least every few weeks. Use distilled water.
Keep the battery tray area completely clean. Use a battery acid cleaner like this:
to make sure there is no hidden acid lying around.
Take it home and put it on a desulfating trickle charger, and monitor the acid level at least every few weeks. Use distilled water.
Keep the battery tray area completely clean. Use a battery acid cleaner like this:
to make sure there is no hidden acid lying around.
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crap, i dont think i seen that and hopefully it wasnt in security mode, but i never looked, all i ever seen was the vert saying security on the dash when i would put the key in, hopefully i will be OK, what needs to happen if this happened?
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