Can my car battery die because I haven't driven my car in weeks?

loses power/ battery suddenly drains while driving

Battery measures 12.6V with the car off, 14-14.5V with it running, perfectly in spec. Auto shop shows both battery (out of car test) and ...

Whats a good battery for a "weekend driven only" or rarely driven car?

Keep in mind it will sit for up to two weeks at a time. During the winter I'll just disconnect the battery. Its kind of always been an issue the ...

HELP: new Battery drained after 3 days of not driving the car?

We were on vacation and the battery died. We changed it and it died again. What it ended up being was the light inside the trunk, it didnt turn ...

Didn't drive car for 7 days, battery drained (new 2019 outback)

The battery tested good. After another week of sitting the battery was dead. I recharged the battery and then got out my electrical meter and ...

Can I leave my car sit for 4-6 weeks? (vehicle, 2009, car radio)

My Interstate battery dealer said that the vehicle should be driven at least a minimum of 25 miles each week to keep the battery at optimum ...

Dead Battery BEFORE it leaves the dealer - Jeep Gladiator Forum

These batteries are prone to drain if the vehicle sits for long. Whether sitting for a while on the dealer's lot or in your garage. Do like most and get a ...

How long can a Prius go without being used - PriusChat

The article calculates that the nominal 36 mA load for an unpowered Prius will permit the car to sit for 32 days before the 12 volt battery is drained.

car battery dead, power steering comes and goes. - Ask MetaFilter

I did some reading and poking around (because PRIDE) before calling my retired-mechanic dad who agreed with my hypothesis. I charged the battery ...

Did your car suffer a dead battery during the lockdown? - Team-BHP

A 12-15 km trip will hardly charge the battery by more than 1%. No way a flat battery can damage the starter motor. It will only not crank with ...

Battery Dies after sitting 10 days - Cadillac Owners Forum

If it happens, there are two possible reasons: 1- a bad battery, 2- something is pulling more current than it should while the car is sitting.

Vehicle was fine....come to start 5 minutes later and everything dead!

I have definitely seen a battery die that way before. Stopped at a friends place, was going to stay for a while but ended up deciding we would ...

Here's Why Your Car Battery Keeps Draining - YouTube

What a stupid place to place a battery really under the seat.this engineer's are getting out of hand with this designs.

Low Battery. Auto shut down | Lotus Emira Forum

The car has sat for up to a week and a half without being started, and starts right up, no problem. The AntiGravity battery isn't cheap and we ...

How Do You Keep a Car Battery from Dying When Not in Use?

An idle battery can go from fully charged to completely dead in a little under two months. Experts recommend driving your vehicle for at least 30 minutes a ...

Battery dies after car sitting for 7 to 10 days - Juke Forums

It is not that uncommon for a car battery to be fully depleted in 1-2 weeks. So, you should make sure your battery is always in a good shape and ...

Can a battery die even if plugged into trickle charger? - FerrariChat

I was killing too many batteries in my fun car even with trickle chargers. My problem was finally solved by accident when I relocated the ...

Battery Drained after 4-5 days ??? | Chevrolet Malibu Forums

Battery life can be seriously compromised if it has been drained. A drained battery may not have the charge holding capacity of a good battery.

My battery dies everytime I shut off my car please HELP!!!

You most likely have a parasitic draw from your alternator. I had to jump start my battery everytime to start car. Got sick finally figured it ...

Can a Car or Truck Run with No Battery? How Vehicle Alternator ...

... the alternator both charges the battery, and provides the electrical needs of your car or truck while it's running. He also demonstrates how ...

Snapshot Frequently Asked Questions - Progressive

What is Snapshot? Typically, car insurance rates are based on a variety of factors related to your driving history or the histories of drivers who are similar ...