12-27-2019, 01:07 PM | #1 |
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Long term storage
Putting the car in the garage for 2 plus months. I am reading conflicting theories. Some say start car every 2 weeks. Some say that is not good for the car. Thoughts?
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12-27-2019, 01:14 PM | #2 |
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I'd say just put some Seafoam (or favorite stabilizer) in the gas tank and hook up the battery maintainer. I've done that for 15 winters with my e85 Z4 with no issues. You'd need to run it long enough to warm up, plus with the new batteries not sure how long they need to changer or how much they drain sitting with the new iDrive. Seems like on my new X5 lots of stuff running in the background.
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12-27-2019, 08:44 PM | #3 |
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I wash/wax the car, fill gas tank, add Sta-bil, inflate tires a few PSI above the recommended air pressure, hook up a battery tender, lock it, and then cover the car. I let the car sit without touching it until I'm ready to bring it out from storage. I've been doing that for years with my M3 and have not had any issues when I did start it up.
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Connected battery conditioner today
Bought a BMW battery conditioner online and unboxed it today. Simple to use and supposedly keeps the battery strong when the car is parked for a long period of time. My E89 had a failed battery after less than 2 years due to the long storage periods every winter. I live in Philly and don't take the car out of the garage from Jan to March normally. I can post pics if anyone's interested.
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Does the user manual say anything about storing the car for long periods? That's the advice that I'd follow first.
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Long-term vehicle storage When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months, special measures must be taken. Further information is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
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Well, that certainly helps!
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I store up to a dozen cars, bikes, etc. for 6 months at a time every winter for the last 20 years or so. IMO, periodic starting is bad for them unless you let them completely warm up and put them under load......otherwise you are adding condensation and acids to the oil, condensation in the exhaust and generally doing more harm than good. Dave Dave |
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