How to keep your battery healthy if you rarely use your car?

If it isn’t recharged, a car battery can become too weak to start the engine after about 2–3 weeks. If the car continues to sit unused, the battery can be completely drained after about 2–3 months.

The reason is that while the car is parked, some electrical systems may still be operating. If the battery is fully depleted, it may suffer serious damage.
To take care of the battery when the car is not used often, there are two ways:

Option 1 – Keep the battery installed in the car:
Start the engine once a week and let it idle for about 15 minutes. The advantage is that it’s easy to do, but the disadvantages are that it’s not suitable if you are away from home and it consumes fuel.

Option 2 – Disconnect the battery from the car:
Remove the negative terminal, or remove the battery completely. This helps the battery hold its charge longer, but you must be careful with the procedures to avoid risks when removing and reinstalling the battery.

No matter which method you choose, proper battery care always requires caution and should match your usage conditions.

To protect and extend battery life, using a high-quality battery such as a GS battery is a solution trusted by many customers. With advanced technology and outstanding durability, GS batteries perform well across all terrain and weather conditions, giving you peace of mind when operating your vehicle—even if it isn’t used frequently.