11-19-2021, 03:47 PM | #1 |
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Storing for the winter
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I decided to store my 440i for the winter and was wonder if there is anything specific I need to do before closing the garage door. I planning on keeping it in storage for about 4 months. Thanks in advance |
11-19-2021, 04:19 PM | #2 |
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4 months isn't that long in the world of car storage. You don't really have to do anything, maybe hook the battery up to a trickle charger and/or cove the car if it's dusty (although car covers can come with their own problems). For reference, my summer car has been in the garage for about a month and a half now and will be through March or April. I haven't bothered to do anything with it and it's been fine in the past (i.e. last year. This is the second winter I've had the car)
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11-19-2021, 04:52 PM | #4 |
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11-19-2021, 05:01 PM | #5 |
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I'm a little worried about a trickle charger because the car will be stored about 30 minutes from my house. Can I just disconnect the battery?
Edit: just found this in my garage. |
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11-19-2021, 05:12 PM | #6 |
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That thing honestly looks pretty cheap... i would invest in a good one that you know is not going to overcharge, short out, etc.
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11-19-2021, 05:22 PM | #7 | |
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11-19-2021, 06:06 PM | #8 | |
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Make sure whatever one you get is compatible with AGM batteries, and do not run recondition on AGM. |
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11-19-2021, 09:21 PM | #9 |
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You don't need to spend that much for a maintainer. This is 1 amp, which is all that's required:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W46BX31...NsaWNrPXRydWU= You wouldn't want to use it to charge a dead battery, as it would take at least 3 days, but it provides more than enough juice to prevent the battery from discharging while the car's not being driven. |
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