What happens when you run a car battery down?
Once a car battery has been drained below a state of full discharge, the damage has been done. Even if you drive it for a long time and keep the engine revved up, it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to fully charge the battery like that.
What causes a battery to run down?
Some of the most common reasons for a car battery to die repeatedly include loose or corroded battery connections, persistent electrical drains, charging problems, constantly demanding more power than the alternator can provide, and even extreme weather.
Does draining a car battery damage it?
Draining a regular automotive battery is not good to do on a regular basis, but doing it once isn’t going to have a noticeable ill effect. Giving the battery a full charge would help it, and it’s more than most people would do. Most will just jump start the car, and hope for the best from alternator charging.
Why does my Toyota Corolla battery keep going dead?
My 2014 Toyota Corolla battery has had problems since new. After four attempts to find reasons for dead battery and 2 new replacement batteries problem still exists. Corporate tells me if this car is not driven for 2 days it is considered long term storage and dead battery would not be unusual. Their solution is to plug in a trickle charge.
How long does it take for a Toyota battery to charge?
I also had to buy a new battery, as the old one would no longer hold a charge after being repeatedly discharged. More details about your driving habits would help. But once the battery is fully charged, either from a long drive or the charger, it should be ok for 2 weeks at least.
Is there a Toyota battery hold down kit?
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How long can a car battery last without draining?
Any car can handle 2 weeks without draining the battery. Can you tell us exactly what corporate said? But one thing: any car battery that is drained until it is dead is damaged. Recharging only restores part of the battery. Do this a few times and the battery is useless. The dealer has to find the parasitic drain, it could be anywhere in the car.