Should the Battery Be Disconnected for Long-Term Parking of a Car?

[DiSamuel]

First, consider how long the car will be parked. If it's only for a week or around 10 days, generally, there's no need to specifically disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. However, if the parking period exceeds half a month or even longer, it's advisable to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to reduce power consumption and avoid the inability to start the car next time. Avoid using electricity after turning off the engine: Listening to music after turning off the engine is a common practice in daily car use, especially while waiting for someone. In this state, the car consumes power from the battery. Prolonged use may drain the battery, leading to starting issues. It's recommended not to use electrical devices after turning off the engine. Regularly clean the battery: During daily driving, it's necessary to clean the car's battery. Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust, oil stains, white powder, and other contaminants that may cause leakage from the panel and the positive and negative terminals. Avoid using a wet cloth.