Weighit

I have to leave my 400H in the garage starting mid May for about 8 weeks. Should I have someone come and drive it while I'm gone or do you think it will be OK to leave for that long. About 2 months ago I replaced the 12 volt battery as the old one died.

maseace

I would attach a battery tender or some type of charger to keep the 12V battery from draining. Any maybe inflate the tires to around 40 PSI to avoid flat spots.
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jooksing82

I think 8 weeks is not a huge problem and not consider it as storage. There is a slight chance you might need to jump it when you get back and reprogram stuff. I read other users that stored it 2-3 months might need a jump. I don't think there will be any damage to the battery because if it had a "dead battery" it would not be in that state for long. At 3-6 months storage I might consider a battery tender or pulling the battery terminal. at 6 month to 12 I would definitely do something for the battery. I would also inflate the tire and gasoline treatments.

smassey321

I travel a lot and mine dies after 2-3 weeks of sitting. I use a battery tender.

Weighit

Thanks for all the thoughts, I will go buy a battery tender this weekend and set it up to keep things charged while I'm gone.

fastnoypi

id also consider stuffing the tailpipe and putting some mice traps or boxes of D-Con in and around the car to prevent critters from making nests or chewing wires.

Weighit

Where I live in Arizona so far that has not been a problem.

fastnoypi

lucky, i've had several coworkers experience rodent problems with their cars when i was in Scottsdale and Phoenix for 10 years. They think it was attributed to the roof rats during lemon and grapefruit season. Something was making nests and chomping wires.

arsooner

From the threads, a week to ten days parked at a motel while on a trip is not a issue? 06 RX 400h. Thxs