I am away 3 winter months out of the year. What should I do to keep my Prius 2010 battery in good shape?

Asked by Sheena Sep 28, 2018 at 02:19 PM about the 2010 Toyota Prius

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I go to Florida for 3 months out of the year. Will this ruin my battery? What
should  do?

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Use a battery tender. Fill it up with gas and use a gas stabilizer. Have the oil changed before you park it. Cant' say if there is anything you can do about the hybrid battery, for that ask your Toyota dealer. The best thing would be to have friend drive it for 10 miles every week or two.

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Sheena answered 6 years ago

What is a battery tender? What is a gas stabilizer? I have a Prius 2010. So I have a hybrid battery. I need more help.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Your local auto parts store can sell you both. The fuel stabilizer is a product you pour in the gas to keep it from ageing. The battery tender is a small battery charger that keeps the starting battery charged up.

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

I do not think there is anyway to keep the hybrid battery charged up without driving it. If you have plug in hybrid you might be able to leave it on the charger but read your owners manual first!

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