car storage

[iphonerleo]

be cox I'm going oversea for quite a long period of time, wondering how to keep my car battery alive for such a long time, anyone got the answer?? cheers~

 

[ducker85]

Disconnect the terminals or just drop $150 on a new battery when you get back. There not expensive IMO

 

[Dirbatua]

disconnect it.

 

[EYY]

Yeah disconnect it or hook it up to a trickle charger

 

[mpower]

I have one of these for when the car is sitting for a long period of time and the battery does not need to be disconnected.

Projecta Battery Charger 12V 1600mA - Supercheap Auto Australia

You can generally get them cheaper than this ($50) if you shop around.

 

[iphonerleo]

thx for those tips guys~ i think mpower's tips worth me to take a further look

 

[mpower]

also how long are we talking here, there may be other factors to consider such as fluids and tyres.

 

[ducker85]

also how long are we talking here, there may be other factors to consider such as fluids and tyres.

Common sense if it sits for over 6 months you do a service ASAP when you rego the car again

 

[iphonerleo]

about 4~5 months, I'm thinking service my car before i go

 

[iphonerleo]

agree~~RTA won't charge for over due yea??