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How long can a car battery sit?

I'm going on a work trip and leaving my car behind. Since it's for a month, I'm worried about my battery. How long can a car battery sit before it goes flat?

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Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
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Great question! Your car battery can sit for as long as two weeks before it’ll need to be charged again.
If you want to avoid coming back from your trip to a dead battery, have a family member or trusted friend come over to run your vehicle for about 15 minutes every few days. This should give it enough of a charge to last until you return and start driving normally again.
The battery may last up to six months if you disconnect it from the vehicle while you’re away. It may still need recharging after a while, but won’t die nearly as quickly as if it were sitting in the vehicle, given that it’s stored properly.
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