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07-21-2013, 07:10 PM | #1 |
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I'm off to take a job in the US and I need to store my 2012 135i with only 1600kms,yes 1600... What do I do to the battery? Just disconnect the red terminal? Greg |
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Get a battery tender and leave it plugged in.
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07-21-2013, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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+1 - I have left my cars for almost 4 months with the tender/trickle charger on, and it fired up right away on my return.
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07-22-2013, 09:58 AM | #4 |
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Be sure to get a "smart " battery tender though --either the BMW one the dealers sell or something like the CTEC 3300 I got at Canadian tire. I am told the BMW electronics need this----
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08-05-2013, 02:59 AM | #6 |
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I would... 1). over inflate the tires to the MAX tire pressure on the sidewall. 2). use a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and fill the tank up before parking it. 3). get a smart battery tender or disconnect the battery completely. 4). make sure the car is in a safe cool dry place.
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seems so weird storing a car with 1600kms greg |
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Probably buy whats at your local store or on Amazon.com Sta-Bil is a good name brand, so is LiqiMoly(German) brand. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...l%20stabalizer
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08-06-2013, 08:54 AM | #12 |
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Just disconnect the battery, don't want any critters getting in there and chewing wires and causing a short.
Mothballs around the car too to prevent above. 1600? I put more than that on within the first 4 days of ownership! |
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08-06-2013, 11:18 AM | #13 |
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You didn't mention (unless I missed something) how long the car would be stored. Battery Tender or CTEK is best way to go by far. Also location; may need to deter critters with peppermint spray (every 2 weeks) or moth balls. Perhaps steel wool up exhaust pipes. FULL gas tank with Sta-Bil if over 4-5 months.
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08-10-2013, 08:03 PM | #14 |
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Do not close the trunk
I store my 2011 128 convertible for the winter.
When the battery is removed or disconnected there is no way to unlock the trunk. I cover the trunk latch with several cloths to make sure that the trunk lid does not close completely. |
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08-20-2013, 06:21 AM | #17 |
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When I store my Z4M I throw a battery tender on it, cover it with a car cover and leave pressures at around 40 PSI.
No need to worry about flat spotting, modern tires just don't flat spot |
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