Ahpong Neutral Newbie November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 If we are going to leave our car unused for about 2 week at MSCP what are things we need to do to make sure that it will be in good condition and ready to use when we get back.Do we need to disconnect the battery negative terminal. Please need some advice from all Bros. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung7 Neutral Newbie November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 i've left my car for upto a month unused.. the battery was still ok.. just needed to crank a little longer.. it all depends on the condition of your battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 I was 2-3 weeks away on business and my ride is still able to crank at first try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 If we are going to leave our car unused for about 2 week at MSCP what are things we need to do to make sure that it will be in good condition and ready to use when we get back.Do we need to disconnect the battery negative terminal. Please need some advice from all Bros. Should be fine leaving it as it is. I've left cars unattended for 2 months and had not problems cranking. Really depends on any drain by alarm etc as well as battery condition. If you really are worried then disconnect the batt negative, and maybe raise the wipers so they don't get caked in dust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cephas 3rd Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 (edited) my previous car batt went flat after a week without start. Tried cable charging from other car's batt. it worked. My car batt was around 4yrs since day one from new. batt drain might be due to car alarm armed during that period. Edited November 29, 2011 by Cephas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 my previous car batt went flat after a week without start. Tried cable charging from other car's batt. it worked. My car batt was around 4yrs since day one from new. Wah you steady! Battery lasted 4 yrs. Mine changed at about 2 yrs when cranking takes longer than usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cephas 3rd Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 Wah you steady! Battery lasted 4 yrs. Mine changed at about 2 yrs when cranking takes longer than usual. practised good habit of switching off all electrical devices b4 turning off engine. Don't turn on them b4 you start engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentwilson 1st Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 wow... i only off the aircon, radio too leh cheh to off. practised good habit of switching off all electrical devices b4 turning off engine. Don't turn on them b4 you start engine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear November 29, 2011 Share November 29, 2011 If we are going to leave our car unused for about 2 week at MSCP what are things we need to do to make sure that it will be in good condition and ready to use when we get back.Do we need to disconnect the battery negative terminal. Please need some advice from all Bros. Do not park at parking lot where any vehicle coming down the ramp may understeered, then hit your car and run. Do reverse park so that in case flat battery, can have access to use jumper cables. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahpong Neutral Newbie November 29, 2011 Author Share November 29, 2011 If we are going to leave our car unused for about 2 week at MSCP what are things we need to do to make sure that it will be in good condition and ready to use when we get back.Do we need to disconnect the battery negative terminal. Please need some advice from all Bros. Thanks for all the advice Bros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidklt Supercharged November 30, 2011 Share November 30, 2011 2 weeks..no worries. Just leave it as it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fennmax Clutched December 23, 2011 Share December 23, 2011 my handbrake fused to the drum! left the car for 11days after driving back. on my return, car cannot move after revving to 3000rpm. put neutral, shake the car forward n back to free the rear handbrake pads. then all ok. so next time i will just put to park n release the handbrake for long trip..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XALmoN Neutral Newbie December 24, 2011 Share December 24, 2011 my handbrake fused to the drum! left the car for 11days after driving back. on my return, car cannot move after revving to 3000rpm. put neutral, shake the car forward n back to free the rear handbrake pads. then all ok. so next time i will just put to park n release the handbrake for long trip..... you're not supposed to handbrake on when car is going to be left undriven for awhile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear January 5, 2012 Share January 5, 2012 should be no problem...check the battery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takumi21 2nd Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 practised good habit of switching off all electrical devices b4 turning off engine. Don't turn on them b4 you start engine. WAH SEH!! i thought i done very well.. my battery using 3 yrs and 7 months.. no practise of any habit of switching off any electrical devices b4 or after turning off engine.. all of them are being turn on since day 1.. full blast.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Newer cars ShdB ok. Mine 18yr old didn't start for 2mths. When I tried it took five hard long cranks with many bumpings of gas pedal before that:- vala, it starTed alright loud n clear!! BUT---- HANDBRAKE JAMMED BIG TIME! plus 1st gear took TWENTY pushes to "slot" in..... After that everything sui-sui..... Btw battery was disconnected for tbe 2 mths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Newer cars ShdB ok. Mine 18yr old didn't start for 2mths. When I tried it took five hard long cranks with many bumpings of gas pedal before that:- vala, it starTed alright loud n clear!! BUT---- HANDBRAKE JAMMED BIG TIME! plus 1st gear took TWENTY pushes to "slot" in..... After that everything sui-sui..... Btw battery was disconnected for tbe 2 mths. all the oils solidify in that 2 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roh96 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 I wonder how about those unsold new car which were left in warehouse for months or year. KM is trying hard to clear YOM 2010 cars. I wonder how they maintain those cars during these period. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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