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      10-27-2018, 05:53 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by doug_999 View Post
Lots of good stuff here - I'll add my 2 cents in a minute, but everyone is missing the one of the most important things

A car cover is essential - it is one of the best things you can have to keep your car in great shape while it is in storage.

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yes, extra air pressure is good - mostly because if you are storing in a non-heated garage, the tires will lose pressure and that's not good - however, even if they flat spot, a 15 minute drive brings them back to normal.

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get a good "smart" battery tender. I like Ctek.

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Some 1Ms came with AGM batteries, some did not. You have to go look in the trunk - it will say AGM or it won't. If you have the AGM battery, use the snowflake mode on the Ctek, if you don't have the AGM battery, use the regular mode.

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If you are not covering your car, put a nice note on the dash saying "Charger connected" - very easy to drive off with the charger still connected.

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Get the car nice and warm before putting away. Helps get the moisture out of the oil and exhaust.

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Don't start for 5-10 minutes, you will just add that moisture right back in.

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Don't over think this - its not that complicated. Full tank of gas is a good idea, additives are optional, parking brake is fine, extra air pressure doesn't hurt, but is not required - however, get a car cover.
Thanks Doug 🙏

I have the BMW OEM 1M car cover like yours and the battery was replaced last year 9/2017 at the local dealership. Model# 61-21-2-353-811

However, I don't know if it's an AGM or not?
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