Storage

greg k. · 07-21-2013, 07:10 PM

Hey guys,

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

ZIPNBYE · 07-21-2013, 08:55 PM

Get a battery tender and leave it plugged in.

tuco44 · 07-21-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Get a battery tender and leave it plugged in.

+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.

cardocgolden · 07-22-2013, 09:58 AM

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----

greg k. · 08-05-2013, 01:22 AM

Done!!!!
Thanks guys.Will be back on the road in December.

greg

Dackelone · 08-05-2013, 02:59 AM

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.

fe1rx · 08-05-2013, 08:15 AM

Above the 100 year flood level ...

arcticcat522 · 08-05-2013, 11:30 AM

+1^^^^

greg k. · 08-05-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

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.

everything is done except the fuel stabalizer.Which one should I buy or does it even matter?

seems so weird storing a car with 1600kms

greg

Dackelone · 08-05-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by greg k.

everything is done except the fuel stabalizer.Which one should I buy or does it even matter?

seems so weird storing a car with 1600kms

greg

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

Jettt · 08-06-2013, 07:57 AM

1600 km ... wow lolol

I also have a 2012 and I dont even want to say what Im at lmao

MightyMouseTech · 08-06-2013, 08:54 AM

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!

NorthernDancer · 08-06-2013, 11:18 AM

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.

gramps · 08-10-2013, 08:03 PM

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.

greg k. · 08-19-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jettt

1600 km ... wow lolol

I also have a 2012 and I dont even want to say what Im at lmao

Lol...Dont remind me!If I had of known I was taking off for 3-5 months I would not have bought it.Looks like the prices have decreased by 7-9 grand since I bought it in April...

greg k. · 08-19-2013, 09:45 PM

Probably will be right at the 4 month mark!

Kgolf31 · 08-20-2013, 06:21 AM

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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fe1rx Captain 1730 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 135i, 328i, Cayman S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	Above the 100 year flood level ...
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Jettt Gun Slinger 30 Rep 344 Posts Drives: slow and with caution Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	1600 km ... wow lolol I also have a 2012 and I dont even want to say what Im at lmao
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MightyMouseTech Major General 4388 Rep 6,202 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	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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NorthernDancer Colonel 951 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	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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gramps New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	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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greg k. Private First Class 8 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw m3 coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hamilton iTrader: (0)	Probably will be right at the 4 month mark!
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Kgolf31 Brigadier General 486 Rep 4,533 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	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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