Letting Prius Sit for Long Periods
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Letting Prius Sit for Long Periods
Newb here...
Daughter moved to NYC and took our '08 Prius. She uses the car once a week at best. Often just to move to a new parking spot.
Anyway, today, the battery was dead. Bought a new battery and Toyota dealer told her driving once a week was not sufficient and to expect the battery to die often. Now wondering if her driving habits make sense to own a Prius?
Can it sit for a week at a time, then only get driven for 30-40 minutes - once a week?
Other than this dead battery, the car has been flawless. The most reliable car I've ever owned - hands down.
Thanks for your advice.
Daughter moved to NYC and took our '08 Prius. She uses the car once a week at best. Often just to move to a new parking spot.
Anyway, today, the battery was dead. Bought a new battery and Toyota dealer told her driving once a week was not sufficient and to expect the battery to die often. Now wondering if her driving habits make sense to own a Prius?
Can it sit for a week at a time, then only get driven for 30-40 minutes - once a week?
Other than this dead battery, the car has been flawless. The most reliable car I've ever owned - hands down.
Thanks for your advice.
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Re: Letting Prius Sit for Long Periods
Newb here...
Daughter moved to NYC and took our '08 Prius. She uses the car once a week at best. Often just to move to a new parking spot.
Anyway, today, the battery was dead. Bought a new battery and Toyota dealer told her driving once a week was not sufficient and to expect the battery to die often. Now wondering if her driving habits make sense to own a Prius?
Can it sit for a week at a time, then only get driven for 30-40 minutes - once a week?
Other than this dead battery, the car has been flawless. The most reliable car I've ever owned - hands down.
Thanks for your advice.
Daughter moved to NYC and took our '08 Prius. She uses the car once a week at best. Often just to move to a new parking spot.
Anyway, today, the battery was dead. Bought a new battery and Toyota dealer told her driving once a week was not sufficient and to expect the battery to die often. Now wondering if her driving habits make sense to own a Prius?
Can it sit for a week at a time, then only get driven for 30-40 minutes - once a week?
Other than this dead battery, the car has been flawless. The most reliable car I've ever owned - hands down.
Thanks for your advice.
I recommend 3 drives/week minimum for 10 miles each or 20-30 minutes each, BUT 500 minimum miles per month, meaning there will be some extended drives sprinkled in there.
Disabling the smartkey system will help lessen the drain on the 12V.
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