Disconnect battery for storing?
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Disconnect battery for storing?
Hey guys. I am leaving and I'll be gone for two weeks. Is it a good idea to disconnect the battery for that whole time because I won't have anyone that can go start it or anything. I have an AEM series 2 ECU
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2 weeks? Just leave it alone.
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an oem sized battery would be fine, my 17 lb small sized battery can go that length of time easily. But if you have an aftermarket alarm system I'd consider pulling the negative battery cable, otherwise leave it alone.
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Yes, unless you have a bad parasitic draw or a weak battery, it will be fine for 2 weeks. 2 weeks is nothing. Batteries sit on shelves for months before being sold.
If you're storing it for a longer period or if you're storing it for 2 weeks at a time very often...buy a battery tender for $30. Just plug it into the leads. No unplugging the battery needed.
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