Your car should start almost immediately when you engage the starter. If it has to crank for more than 1 or 2 seconds you should have the engine diagnosed by a qualified mechanic to see why. It is hard on a starter to operate it more than a few seconds at a time.
Can I let my car sit for 3 months?
But when your vehicle is sitting, your car’s battery will likely go dead in just two or three months. Why? Because when you drive your car, the vehicle’s alternator continually recharges the battery to replenish the power you’re using. No driving means no charging — and a dead battery.
