New battery - Still run a battery tender?

[tbone28]

I had been running a battery tender with my old battery. Recently installed a new battery, and wondering if I should still run a tender based on current car usage:

Mon-Friday: minimal usage. An occasional quick in-city trip to pick up food, etc
Weekends: good, long highway usage both days

Thoughts?

[Ervin87]

I see no need considering car is driven at least once a week. Mine is on a tender as it sits for weeks. I would not be concerned based on your current usage.

[tdott]

I throw mine on for maybe a few days per month when I know I haven't been driving it enough.

I don't think you need to have it on all the time. But throwing it on for a day or two to top up, couldn't hurt.

My battery is over 8yrs old, I know I will need to replace it soon, but I'm just waiting for it to start showing signs since I am not really driving it much these days. So far it's been going well.