Shold I disconnect the battery?
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Danville Virginia
Originally Posted by Jack Behrle
Get a battery tender and leave it connected. This guarantees that all is well when you return.
Have used this strategy repeatedly with great success.
Have used this strategy repeatedly with great success.
I have used one for 2 years and no problems 
Chuck
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From: Flagstaff Az.
battery
Check Harbor Freight they have a battery tender for less than ten dollars. I have had it on my car on and off for over a year and no problems, sometimes left for 2-3 months without driving.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Originally Posted by tiojames
Check Harbor Freight they have a battery tender for less than ten dollars. I have had it on my car on and off for over a year and no problems, sometimes left for 2-3 months without driving.
I use one all the time. It's an El Cheapo but it works. IMHO in 3 weeks the battery will be down.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Paducah Ky
Originally Posted by BobbyG
We're talking about 3 weeks, not 3 to 6 months. 
Drive it, park it, and enjoy it when you get back, I do it all the time.
Drive it, park it, and enjoy it when you get back, I do it all the time.
If it's down in 3 weeks, it's time to check out your battery.
Safety Car
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From: Providence Forge, VA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
I have a 99 that has been on a battery tender since day one, even its for one day or a weekend. It certainly increases the battery life. I'm still using the original AC Delco battery, never had a problem, no leaks, and it's never shown a decrease in output. Having said that, I'm replacing it this summer, no use pushing my luck!