winter storage
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winter storage
i just picked up my 2007 vette, in hopes of a few nice days to get her out and stretch her legs a bit i have not put it up on the lift yet, my question is
gm reccomends disconecting the battery for winter storage and while on charge, is there any reason for this other than that they state that after 30 - 40 days there is enough draw to drain the battery, i was planning on leaving it hooked up to a batery tender for the winter months, i have used them for years on motorcycles and have never had a problem, does anyone know of any reasons gm does not reccomend leaving the battery hooked up
gm reccomends disconecting the battery for winter storage and while on charge, is there any reason for this other than that they state that after 30 - 40 days there is enough draw to drain the battery, i was planning on leaving it hooked up to a batery tender for the winter months, i have used them for years on motorcycles and have never had a problem, does anyone know of any reasons gm does not reccomend leaving the battery hooked up
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From: Bridgewater Corners Vermont VT
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damn it people fill in your profile, the government know who you are anyway but up here in VT the temps can get to 20-25 below so it's not just a parasitic drain issue, or with the battery tender a charge issue, but a possibility of the battery freezing. Even with the battery tender I wouldn't take the chance of not having a power failure and then having the battery freeze. If you have a heated garage just start it up every week and sit and listen to some nice cruising tunes and let your imagination run wild. When in doubt follow the manufactures recommendations, after all they did design and build it.
damn it people fill in your profile, the government know who you are anyway but up here in VT the temps can get to 20-25 below so it's not just a parasitic drain issue, or with the battery tender a charge issue, but a possibility of the battery freezing. Even with the battery tender I wouldn't take the chance of not having a power failure and then having the battery freeze. If you have a heated garage just start it up every week and sit and listen to some nice cruising tunes and let your imagination run wild. When in doubt follow the manufactures recommendations, after all they did design and build it.
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by lilbilly
does anyone know of any reasons gm does not reccomend leaving the battery hooked up
However, from a practical standpoint, you can leave the battery hooked up with a Battery Tender attached and it'll be fine.
Burning Brakes
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From: Enumclaw WA.
This is my first winter with my C6... other than the battery issue, I was thinking of putting it up on blocks since I dont have a lift. Does anyone else block it up and put a cover on? Sorry if this sounds dumb, but just looking for ideas of the best way to store her..
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
Originally Posted by bocabob
This is my first winter with my C6... other than the battery issue, I was thinking of putting it up on blocks since I dont have a lift. Does anyone else block it up and put a cover on? Sorry if this sounds dumb, but just looking for ideas of the best way to store her..
For my garaged C6:
1. Fill gas tank and add Sta-Bil (7.5 oz.); run through fuel lines.
2. Change oil and filter.
3. Park on moisture barrier
4. Inflate tires to 38 psi cold.
5. Apply sealant, wax, etc. to exterior paint.
6. Apply leather dressing to seat panel.
7. Apply vinyl dressing to interior; and to exterior black trim pieces.
8. Hook up Batter Tender. Run wire into engine compartment from underneath car and duct tape exposed wire to floor so you don't trip over it and yank it out.
9. Crack windows a bit.
10. Cover with Wolf Dustop inside car cover.
11. Wait for Spring.
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I do similar to the Prof but fewer
Fresh oil and filter
Full tank and a can of fuel dry
Park it in the garage
plug in the battery tender in the aux power receptacle in the console
Put in a couple of desiccant bags
car cover on
Wait for spring
(I am always doing some projects over the winter so the cover comes off from time to time - I will apply Zaino two or three times over the winter and detail the interior.)
Fresh oil and filter
Full tank and a can of fuel dry
Park it in the garage
plug in the battery tender in the aux power receptacle in the console
Put in a couple of desiccant bags
car cover on
Wait for spring
(I am always doing some projects over the winter so the cover comes off from time to time - I will apply Zaino two or three times over the winter and detail the interior.)
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From: Farmingdale NY
St. Jude Donor '06
I've been storing my GTO this way for about nine years:
I add Stabil and fill the tank.
Change the oil and filter.
Clean the car inside and out, and add a coat of wax/sealer.
Add an extra five PSI to the tires.
Park on a moisture barrier. (I park on a Park Smart, Clean Park Mat year round;this coupled with a painted garage floor really keeps the dust down too).
Hook up the Battery Tender Plus to the Battery with alligator clips.
I don't use a car cover! I usually dust with a Car Duster and wipe down with Quick Detailer whenever the car looks like it is starting to get a little dusty over the winter. I just never got around to finding a car cover that I like, I'm always afraid of scratching. Plus, I enjoy the bonding time that keeping my car dust free brings during the long winter months.
Come spring time I just unclip the Battery Tender Plus, start it up, back it out, and enjoy.
My C6 will be parked alongside my GTO in the garage this winter, and get the same treatment.
I add Stabil and fill the tank.
Change the oil and filter.
Clean the car inside and out, and add a coat of wax/sealer.
Add an extra five PSI to the tires.
Park on a moisture barrier. (I park on a Park Smart, Clean Park Mat year round;this coupled with a painted garage floor really keeps the dust down too).
Hook up the Battery Tender Plus to the Battery with alligator clips.
I don't use a car cover! I usually dust with a Car Duster and wipe down with Quick Detailer whenever the car looks like it is starting to get a little dusty over the winter. I just never got around to finding a car cover that I like, I'm always afraid of scratching. Plus, I enjoy the bonding time that keeping my car dust free brings during the long winter months.
Come spring time I just unclip the Battery Tender Plus, start it up, back it out, and enjoy.
My C6 will be parked alongside my GTO in the garage this winter, and get the same treatment.