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Bavarian54bimmer · 10-06-2012, 10:11 AM

Greetings Guys

i'll be storing my car for winter starting from Dec 1st up to April and am wondering what to do with the battery though. found a deal at 350$ in a heated garage

the garage is not mine and i'll have no option to start my car every now and then plus i don't want to impose a Ctek battery charger to the garage owner since i don't think he will believe that the electricity consumption from the power outlet will be rather minimal.

so, since as per the threads a Battery tender/charger is a must. Should i just take off my Battery and bring it back home to plug it to the Ctek Charger ??

Thanks.

tuco44 · 10-06-2012, 01:23 PM

I think I would prefer an unheated garage as heat can accelerate rusting I believe. I may be wrong on this, so maybe someone can clarify.

Mine will be 3 months in an unheated, but insulated, garage and on the battery trickle charger.

Zombie1 · 10-06-2012, 01:59 PM

I'd just take the battery off if your worried, or offer the garage owner another 25-50 to leave the trickle charger on no way it's coasting him that much n his energy bill I store my baby's as well

jpf5064 · 10-06-2012, 06:30 PM

I would think a heat garage, around 70 degrees, would be excellent.

NoirthernDancer · 10-06-2012, 07:09 PM

Thats 4 months; if your battery is less than 3 yrs old, you might be OK. Still, it would be best to charge it a bit mid storage so end January.

zkeeper · 10-06-2012, 07:14 PM

At that price, just offer an extra amount for the battery tender. He has got to like the extra cash, and if you can afford the storage, you can afford the extra amount--probably what you would spend on a night or two on the town food and drink. Thats nothing compared to the peace of mind...

Bavarian54bimmer · 10-06-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zkeeper

At that price, just offer an extra amount for the battery tender. He has got to like the extra cash, and if you can afford the storage, you can afford the extra amount--probably what you would spend on a night or two on the town food and drink. Thats nothing compared to the peace of mind...

good call sir

worst case i'll take off the battery and keep it on charge at home

Isdaako · 10-07-2012, 06:27 PM

Would there be any problems when reconnecting the battery after such a long time? Or would the computers just be oblivious?

Bavarian54bimmer · 10-08-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Isdaako

Would there be any problems when reconnecting the battery after such a long time? Or would the computers just be oblivious?

good question , any input guys ?

10-06-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
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tuco44 Major Drives: 2012 E82 135i MSport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (0)	I think I would prefer an unheated garage as heat can accelerate rusting I believe. I may be wrong on this, so maybe someone can clarify. Mine will be 3 months in an unheated, but insulated, garage and on the battery trickle charger. __________________ 2012 135i E82 MSport DCT LeMans Blue Previous BMWs - 2011 X3 35i MSport VR (sold), 2009 M3 Sedan AW (sold), 2008 535xi MSport AW (sold), 2007 328xiT Barbera (sold), plus 11 others in the 70s & 80s.

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Zombie1 Lieutenant Drives: BMW 135i 2010 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New York Posts: 580 iTrader: (0)	If its a temperature controlled garage you'll be fine I'd just take the battery off if your worried, or offer the garage owner another 25-50 to leave the trickle charger on no way it's coasting him that much n his energy bill I store my baby's as well __________________ Mods: rieger rear black performance grills Lci blacklines Berk exhaust alpina B3 flash and plenty more to follow

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10-06-2012, 06:30 PM	#4
jpf5064 New Member Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Valley Forge, PA Posts: 17 iTrader: (1)	I would think a heat garage, around 70 degrees, would be excellent.

10-06-2012, 07:09 PM	#5
NoirthernDancer Second Lieutenant Drives: 325iX & 128 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada Posts: 235 iTrader: (2)	Thats 4 months; if your battery is less than 3 yrs old, you might be OK. Still, it would be best to charge it a bit mid storage so end January.

10-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#6
zkeeper Private First Class Drives: 011 128i MSpt & 08 Z4 si Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BimmerHaven Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	At that price, just offer an extra amount for the battery tender. He has got to like the extra cash, and if you can afford the storage, you can afford the extra amount--probably what you would spend on a night or two on the town food and drink. Thats nothing compared to the peace of mind...

10-07-2012, 06:27 PM	#8
Isdaako Private First Class Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Devils Tower Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	Would there be any problems when reconnecting the battery after such a long time? Or would the computers just be oblivious?