1998 Toyota Rav4 Any reason to start up car in middle of we

1998 TOYOTA RAV4
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HORSELADYJUNE
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Hi,
I've been riding the bus to work all week and only driving my car on weekends because of high gas prices.
Is there any reason I should start it up in the middle of the week? Will it do it any harm to sit for 5 days a week without being started?

Thank you.
June
Jun 19, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi June,

Apart of battery drain, there should not be much of a problem if you use it on weekends, however running time should not be too short to allow the alternator to charge back the battery.
Jun 24, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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