Battery shopping for 2000 Jetta VR6
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So I bought a new battery with the sole intention of running my car for a couple of minutes each week.
There is a potential "draw" with my electrical system so I don't want to leave the battery in the car. IT was suggested to bring it indoors and place it on wood (or anything not concrete).
But I get conflicting information. One guy said a new battery will last about a month, even unattached to the car. Another said about 6 months.
Any idea?
Also, how to check for a draw?
There is a potential "draw" with my electrical system so I don't want to leave the battery in the car. IT was suggested to bring it indoors and place it on wood (or anything not concrete).
But I get conflicting information. One guy said a new battery will last about a month, even unattached to the car. Another said about 6 months.
Any idea?
Also, how to check for a draw?
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Its hard to say how long they last without being used. New batteries are dry charged so you just add electrolyte to activate them. A battery needs to be charged and discharged at the correct rate to keep the plates from becoming sulphated.
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