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Long term storage of Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by joematlack, Dec 23, 2013.

  1. joematlack

    joematlack Junior Member

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    How do you store a Prius for 3 months. I known all about the 12 volt battery, but how do you care for the traction battery, how long will it hold a charge?
     
    #1 joematlack, Dec 23, 2013
  2. bisco

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    traction battery will hold a charge for a long time, 3 months is no problem. pump the tyres to the max sidewall and you're good to go.
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 23, 2013
  3. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    Depending in witch part of the country you live, I would consider to store the vehicle in a acclimated storage area if possible.
    In the extreme cold winter season the NiMH battery could suffer from freezing and that would not be a good thing, I'm just saying.....
     
    #3 mrbigh, Dec 24, 2013
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    there is a way to force charge the gen II, not sure about the III.
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 24, 2013
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Wayne used to do it in those 80 mpg vids. I forget how he did though.
     
    #5 markabele, Dec 24, 2013
  6. bisco

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    i think you put your left foot on the brake, hard, and floor the accellerator.
     
    #6 bisco, Dec 24, 2013
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