put in REVERSE?
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Racer
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put in REVERSE?
Do i have to put my 06 vette in reverse when I park and turn it off to reduce battery power loss?
My battery was replaced for free by warranty . I asked why my battery died so early they said it was because I didnt put it in reverse.
I thought this issue was resolved for the 06
My battery was replaced for free by warranty . I asked why my battery died so early they said it was because I didnt put it in reverse.
I thought this issue was resolved for the 06
Safety Car
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From: Providence Forge, VA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12
No, you do not have to park it in Reverse (but GM recommends it). That particular battery drain issue was for the 2005 model year only. Your battery drained/died for some other reason.
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St. Jude Donor '13
Not needed to park in reverse on 06 and up C6's and C6Z's.
Only 05's......
Ben
Only 05's......
Ben
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Oh, and your dealer is misinformed. Dealers still tell C5 and C6 owners they have to have the doors closed when the car goes up on a lift or the frame will bend...and that's a C4 old wive's tale.