maxtek16

Hello all,

Quick question, I'm going to be storing my car for about 3 months and plan on disconnecting the battery so I got some juice left when I get back (yes I would like to be able to have it started while I'm away, but that really isn't an option.) My question is do I need to disconnect both wires or only one of them? I think I remember the last time I put my car in a commercial storage lot, they only disconnected one wire. Thanks!

04DCTL

i dont think it should matter really, but im sure someone else might know a little better than that..

01tl4tl

Yes it matters!!!!! BIG TIME ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Always disconnect the NEGATIVE - wire first (and reconnect it last)
that is all that has to be removed, but it doesnt hurt to remove both and put a battery charger on it to make sure its full.
Invest in a ~float charger~ which will maintain the full condition of the battery for your return. Motorcycles use these to be ready to ride after months in the garage
If you cant hook power for it- after removing the wires- put some vaseline on the exposed metal parts- prevents bad stuff from growing!

04DCTL

^^yeah i know to disconnect negative first, but im sayin, it shouldnt matter to just disconnect that one and that one only, should it

01tl4tl

please read what I took the time to describe in detail --what you need to do

acutee

Yes, disconnect only the Neg alone is fine.

To be safe, make sure you wrap it with a napkin or a rag to avoid any shortage.

01tl4tl

go for it and undo both- coat the terminal and post with vaseline or battery post grease
then no issues whatsoever