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      01-09-2011, 10:23 AM   #1
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Tire pressure when storing ???

Hi i'm storing my 135i for winter and wanted to know how much PSI should i put in the front and rear tires ??? I know i need to put more than usual but how much more ???

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my dealer told me between 45-50 (50 is max i think)

i put 45 psi.

this is the first winter my car is stored( in my heated garage)

my dealer told me to put a battery tender(which i did) and told me fuel stabiliser was not required because of my heated garage.

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50psi or even better, jack the car up with 4 blocks, tires off the ground.
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Okay tks ! I don't have any electric plugs near the car dough... i'll call BMW Laval where i bought it...

Did you have any problems with the car during winter use ?? still a fun car in winter i hope ??
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Not good for the suspension if you «jack» it up ...
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Okay tks ! I don't have any electric plugs near the car dough... i'll call BMW Laval where i bought it...

Did you have any problems with the car during winter use ?? still a fun car in winter i hope ??
use an extension

never used my car in the winter. i have a AWD honda crv for winter

don't jack the car up, dealer told me this is bad for supension.
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my dealer ... told me fuel stabiliser was not required because of my heated garage.
You might want to check this out as I believe your dealer is mistaken.

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/...ale-so-quickly

http://www.theepicenter.com/tow021799.html

http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/gasoline_oil.htm

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