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Should I start it up or something?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by canesfan, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. canesfan

    canesfan Culture shocked...

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    I haven't driven my car in a week due to lots of snow (for us) here. Will it hurt anything to just sit in the garage this long?
     
    #1 canesfan, Dec 19, 2008
  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    If you haven't disabled the smart key i wouldn't let it sit for much more then 2 weeks
     
    #2 paprius4030, Dec 19, 2008
  3. jayman

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    Ditto on the SKS. If the car was regularly driven, a week shouldn't hurt anything

    I can expect to be gone 2-3 weeks due to business trips. I have a VDC Battery Minder on all my vehicles. The unit will automatically keep a float charge on the 12 vdc battery, not overcharge, and will desulfate too
     
    #3 jayman, Dec 19, 2008
  4. canesfan

    canesfan Culture shocked...

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    Thanks for the answers. We are supposed to get another storm in tomorrow so it doesn't look like I will be going anywhere soon. If I start it up in the garage (door open, of course!) how long should I let it run for?
     
    #4 canesfan, Dec 19, 2008
  5. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    At least 30 minutes in READY.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Dec 19, 2008
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    canesfan Culture shocked...

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    Thank you, Patrick!
     
    #6 canesfan, Dec 19, 2008
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