Do I need to disconnect my battery if I leave my car parked for two weeks in the cold

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
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KCHURCH
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I am leaving for two weeks, but my car is going to be staying unused in a garage (downtown) in Nebraska. Do I need to disconnect my battery? I left it for a month before and it needed jumped/battery replaced.
Dec 15, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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HMAC300
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it would be a good idea. you would have to reset some things after picking up, but it still should be charged. most it would need is a jump.
Dec 15, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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STEVE W.
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With all of the items on a modern vehicle that draw power even when they are shut off I keep anything parked more than a couple days on a battery tender. If the garage has power that would be the best option. If not then disconnecting the battery will work, just be prepared for the car to run a bit different when you come back as the computer will need to re-learn a few control parameters.
Dec 15, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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RENEE L
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Great team work HMAC300 and STEVE W.
Dec 15, 2016 at 5:26 PM