Battery tender
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Battery tender
Question.....Do I really need a battery tender/trickle charger if I drive my car twice/three times a week? Looking at the charger that Chip sells for my dad (he drives his once/twice every 3 weeks) and maybe for me, but I drive mine every chance I get.
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I'd say not if it comes out that often. I never bothered when mine was a DD even when it sat in the garage for a week when I was away on business.
Mind you in the heat of the Vegas Summer I wouldn't expect the battery to last much longer than average. 125 degrees killed my OEM battery after only 8k miles
On second thoughts it was just an AC Delco
I hook mine up if its going to sit longer than a week
Mind you in the heat of the Vegas Summer I wouldn't expect the battery to last much longer than average. 125 degrees killed my OEM battery after only 8k miles
On second thoughts it was just an AC DelcoI hook mine up if its going to sit longer than a week
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I'd love to sell you two, but if you drive it 2-3 times a week, I would think you would be fine for your car Peace
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I only drive mine two or three times a week. Because they are usually short drives, I keep the battery on a "tender" in between.
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By the way, how easy is it to install and how safe? I do not want to blow up the garage. I have seen others for cheaper, but I think I will persuade him to get yours.
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If you drive it that often, then you probably don't need one. I use a Battery Tender Plus since I do not drive my car all that often.