I've read a few posts on this site that suggest disconnecting and / or removing the battery when storing the car. My question is it absolutely necessary to do this? If the battery is not disconnected will I be causing some sort of damage? (other than the battery simply going dead).

I will be storing the car in my garage for about 3.5 months (with temperatures below zero)

thanks

 

According to Honda's manual you will need to start the car about once a month and run it until the engine has warmed up. I know there are two schools of thought on this, but I chose to follow Honda's guideline, hence I left the battery in instead of bringing it back to the car so often.

Buy yourself a trickle charger and if the battery is undercharged, top it up every once in a while. I don't think it is necessary to disconnect the battery.

I keep the car clean, stored in a dry place, and under a cover - I'm not too anal...

 

P.S. Nice colour choice - I was contemplating that too.....

 

you may wanna do a search under "winter storage" as this topic is heavily discussed

 

thanks, I did a search and didn't find anything to answer this question.

Chicos, thanks for the info I will probably just hook up a trickle charger and leave the battery in the car as you have suggested.

waiting for spring now........