1998 Toyota RAV4 Any reason to start up car in middle of we

Tiny
HORSELADYJUNE
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  • 1998 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
Hi,
I've been riding the bus to work all week and only driving my car on weekends because of high gas prices.
Is there any reason I should start it up in the middle of the week? Will it do it any harm to sit for 5 days a week without being started?

Thank you.
June
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 11:18 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi June,

Apart of battery drain, there should not be much of a problem if you use it on weekends, however running time should not be too short to allow the alternator to charge back the battery.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 AT 12:19 PM

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