This is what I get for not driving

"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury) 01/29/2020 at 17:16 • Filed to: None

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Stuck in front of the house with a dead battery. It’s been over a week since I left the house so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised. The battery’s a couple of years old, but I really don’t know how long they should hold a charge when you’re not driving.

Any idea how long I should drive before shutting it off?

I did check the tightness of the connectors, but of course my 10mm dropped into a gap between the engine and transmission. After a few attempts I did retrieve it, but of course not without slicing my hand...

CB > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 17:28

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From my experience, half an hour is usually good for a recharge.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 17:28

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If you can afford it I would recommend getting a battery tender. I use them on my cars I don’t drive often and they work great. The one I got at NAPA was $50 or so. Otherwise I think running around an hour should do it.

Nibby > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 17:34

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NKato > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 17:48

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I use a battery pack that I bought from Costco. Charges my phone and jumps my car if the battery gets weak. 

Jesus Arias > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 18:14

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A week? Before I changed my battery I had to hope it would turn on after not driving my car for a mere 8 hours. 

facw > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 19:32

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When I lived in NYC and kept my car at my parents, I could usually let it go a couple months without charging without issue, though I’m sure it wasn’t great for the battery’s health.

For a completely dead battery, I try to do an hour of driving. Really sucks to underestimate.

wafflesnfalafel > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 20:31

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D o a lot of short hops? I worked with a guy who has a newer O utback - drives it everyday but only 3 minutes to the local parknride. He’s gone through a couple batteries already...

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > wafflesnfalafel 01/29/2020 at 20:44

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I’m unemployed right now, so my need to drive is minimal.  But a week and a half ago I had a very nasty fall and haven’t recovered. Sitting is a challenge, and since I can’t drive standing up...

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > NKato 01/29/2020 at 20:44

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I really ought to get one of those.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 01/29/2020 at 20:46

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I have a good battery charger, but since I have to park on the street there isn’t an easy way to plug in. I could pop the battery out, but that’ll be a bit of a hassle. I think I just need to fire it up every few days and I should be ok.

wafflesnfalafel > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 20:49

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take it easy my friend - I ’ve had a bit of experience with that and it’s just no fun....

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > facw 01/29/2020 at 20:49

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It wasn’t completely dead, but didn’t have the oomph to fire up the engine. It doesn’t help that it was below freezing today. The battery is about two years old so it should be OK, but perhaps I’ll have it tested.

NKato > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/29/2020 at 20:51

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I've used it to jump other people's cars more than I used it for my own car. A couple asked where I got it.