Car to sit for two months.
11-06-2018, 07:26 PM
#21
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I guess I should have asked:
Do you think the car will start if I leave it unattended for two months? That’s all I care about.
I hear all the comments on here about batteries dying over just a few days. That has not been my experience, but I have never let it sit for two months.
I’m at the airport now anyway, I’ll forget about it until January.
Do you think the car will start if I leave it unattended for two months? That’s all I care about.
I hear all the comments on here about batteries dying over just a few days. That has not been my experience, but I have never let it sit for two months.
I’m at the airport now anyway, I’ll forget about it until January.
11-06-2018, 08:08 PM
#23
Race Director
No you said it right the first time. Especially the people that store it for the winter. It always seems like they brag about it to the point they enjoy storing it more than driving it. I bought my '13 GS new and live in N.Y. I don't have a garage, just a private parking spot and my car sits buried under snow all the time. I have never driven it in snow but it does get snowed on and you know what? My car looks no different for wear than the garaged winter stored ones. Still shines like glass and I haven't waxed it for three years!
11-06-2018, 09:01 PM
#24
Melting Slicks
11-06-2018, 09:46 PM
#25
Given the scenario, I would do this, but make sure that your key works in the rear first, so when you come back, you can actually get into your car and open the DS door, and then open the hood.
11-06-2018, 09:56 PM
#26
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
11-06-2018, 10:30 PM
#27
Melting Slicks
This is one of the worst things you can do for your car.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
11-06-2018, 11:02 PM
#28
Instructor
Disconnect and leave it in the car.
11-06-2018, 11:24 PM
#30
, but not about gas vs. diesel...lol
11-07-2018, 01:04 AM
#31
This is one of the worst things you can do for your car.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
11-07-2018, 11:06 AM
#33
11-07-2018, 11:24 AM
#34
This is one of the worst things you can do for your car.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
Letting it run (idle) for 5-10 minutes periodically, is only going to introduce moisture into the oil (which in turn makes the oil acidic). That amount of run time is not really going to charge the battery, anyway. None of the other fluids (except coolant even get up to temp), so you aren't doing them any favors, either. There is also thought now that storing your Vette with a full tank of gas is not good, because it submerges sensors in the gas which contains sulphur (which is a leading cause of fuel level sender failure.
11-07-2018, 11:43 AM
#35
Do whatever you want but if you disconnect it make sure you can use the key in the trunk key slot or you will have trouble getting back in the car when you're ready. Some have trouble with the lock cylinder not working or froze with corrosion.
11-07-2018, 12:51 PM
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11-07-2018, 05:56 PM
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11-07-2018, 09:59 PM
#40
There is a reason Chevy offers "Battery Protection" with Corvette. When my 2013 C6 is in the garage I use the GM battery tender. I have had the Corvette sit for several months on tender with no problems.