How do I keep my battery from draining if I leave my car for an extended time period?

Asked by Marie Dec 16, 2013 at 01:18 PM about the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My battery drains enough so my car won't start when I do not run it after an extended time period. Should I unhook something?

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why not pull one of the battery cables off? you'll only need a pliers and will take one second....else your clock, etc. will create a parasitic drain on the system~ now the new tin/antimony alloy batteries are not as forgiving and will last but a mere five years....so you're getting a NEW battery anyways~

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