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Short-term storage issues?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by awiz11, May 4, 2008.

  1. awiz11

    awiz11 New Member

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    I just bought an '08 Prius (5) and need to leave it for 6-7 weeks while I move my family to N. VA from ND. Will it be okay during this time if it is not started or should I find someone to start and drive it weekly? Thx, awiz11
     
    #1 awiz11, May 4, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

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    :welcome: Welcome to PriusChat, awiz11!

    You'll have no problem with the HV battery, the 12V battery is another issue. I'd disconnect the 12V battery to store your Prius 6-7 weeks. It might self-discharge over that time, but it's not likely. You can leave a Prius 12V battery connected for a week or two without running the car without worry, but 6-7 weeks is a stretch.

    Or get a friend to put the car in READY every week for 20 minutes. They don't have to drive it, just get it to READY and listen to the radio for a while. The 12V battery is charged from the HV battery, and in READY the engine will come on to charge the HV battery if it gets low.

    Have a good move and congratulations on your Prius!
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, May 5, 2008
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