my truck battery keeps dyeing

Asked by Martha Mar 06, 2023 at 10:03 AM about the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 2-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 1998 Tahoe that sits in my garage in Georgia and gets driven once and  
gets driven once and a while. the battery kept loosing its charge so i took it to a
mechanic and they checked the starter and alternator and said it was my
battery. Truck is still doing the same thing.

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Gene answered about a year ago

Even in 98 the computers pull power just sitting, most good batteries will last a week or slightly more without starting after that the voltage is too low to start the engine. You need a battery maintenance charger and hook it up and plug it in during the down time. They also make solar maintenance chargers.

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James answered about a year ago

Check your owner's manual to be sure but I believe you can disconnect the negative battery cable while it's sitting without any problems. I do that with my 2000 Grand Prix and the battery stays charged, even though the winter months, without any problems. Hope that helps! Jim

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