2000 Ford Fairmont Long Term Parking of the car

Tiny
JBS
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  • 2000 FORD FAIRMONT
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I park my car in the garage for 3-6 months without driving it. The problem is the battery goes "dead" and I have to get the battery replaced. Even after replacing the battery, it goes "flat" after 2 months even if its started once a week.

My questions are:-
Q1. Is it ok to disconnect the battery from the car and leave it stationary until I come back from overseas.

Q2. What would be the damage to the car engine if I do the above.

Q3. Could you suggest a better solution if there is one in relation to long-term parking and battery draining.

Thanks.
Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 7:00 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
DAVE H
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Your best option is to disconnect the battery for the period away. There will be no damage to the car that a flat battery does not leave behind ie. Resetting clock and radio settings etc.
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Monday, December 29th, 2008 AT 7:11 PM

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