Battery Tender Advice?
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Battery Tender Advice?
after the original (1998) battery died, replaced wit the brand new version, purchased the BatteryTenderPlus. anyone have a must do? or not to do?
oh yes, it will sit for months on end enduring the MN winter.
on a high note a dead battery prevented the a^^hole from stealing the car last earlier this year. sometimes it pays to be stupid.
oh yes, it will sit for months on end enduring the MN winter.
on a high note a dead battery prevented the a^^hole from stealing the car last earlier this year. sometimes it pays to be stupid.
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I recommend using the Battery Tender, especially considering your locale.
Even with this done, you should start the Vette at least once a month.
As a note, even here in Dallas I keep the 'tenders' on both Verts during the winter. Additionally, I start them often (more than once a month - not necessary, but I sure do like the sound).
Further, if the weather during the winter becomes somewaht 'mild', I do take them for a ride
Even with this done, you should start the Vette at least once a month.
As a note, even here in Dallas I keep the 'tenders' on both Verts during the winter. Additionally, I start them often (more than once a month - not necessary, but I sure do like the sound).
Further, if the weather during the winter becomes somewaht 'mild', I do take them for a ride
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Even with this done, you should start the Vette at least once a month.
Why? What's it going to hurt to let it sit for two or three months w/the battery tender plus connected?
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When I put mine up for the winter, I just hook the battery tender up and let it sit. If the weather permits, I will get it out for a short drive, getting the car up to temp. I think this keeps all your seals in good shape.
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Originally Posted by Beltrami
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oh yes, it will sit for months on end enduring the MN winter.
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oh yes, it will sit for months on end enduring the MN winter.
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Originally Posted by DAVS Y2K
Why? What's it going to hurt to let it sit for two or three months w/the battery tender plus connected?
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Originally Posted by JCR
Need to start once a month for best results and run it for a few miles if possible.. Get it good and hot and then park it. Keeps seals lubricated and corrosion and condensation to a minimum. It's not about the battery ..thats the cheap part!! Run it, and run it often.
The key is if you are going to start then you should run it - the reason is that in starting the engine you will build up condensation in the oil that can only be burned off if you get it good and hot - you can not get it good and hot in a garage.