2007 corvette battery question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Fairview Heights IL
My '07 is a daily driver with just over 50K miles. The OEM battery lasted 39 months. I have and use a Battery Tender Plus whenever it's not driven for a week or longer.
The only difference between a C6 and most other modern cars is the number of electronic devices & the current they can draw when the car is parked and switched off. Given enough time, all cars will eventually run their batteries down and fail to start (unless the battery is disconnected). For a C6 with its one modest-sized battery, that time is typically 2-3 weeks depending on the age & condition of the battery. A Battery Tender (or equivalent) will keep that one battery charged to 100% without overcharging and cooking it like a dumb "trickle charger" will do.
Be aware that battery sizes and post configurations are not the same for all C6 model years. If I recall correctly, you'll need a Size 35 if/when you replace the battery in an '07. Any name brand should do the job.
The only difference between a C6 and most other modern cars is the number of electronic devices & the current they can draw when the car is parked and switched off. Given enough time, all cars will eventually run their batteries down and fail to start (unless the battery is disconnected). For a C6 with its one modest-sized battery, that time is typically 2-3 weeks depending on the age & condition of the battery. A Battery Tender (or equivalent) will keep that one battery charged to 100% without overcharging and cooking it like a dumb "trickle charger" will do.
Be aware that battery sizes and post configurations are not the same for all C6 model years. If I recall correctly, you'll need a Size 35 if/when you replace the battery in an '07. Any name brand should do the job.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Winterville NC
St. Jude Donor '12
My battery on my 04 Vette died last fall. I got 7 years (48,000 miles) off it. Depends on how often you used it. I am planning to purchase a battery tender for the 2012 GS. I don't know how long my luck will hold out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Pacific Northwest
St. Jude Donor '06
My '07 convertible is still on the original battery. I store it for the winters with a battery tender attached, it starts right up any time I want it to, and I've never had any battery issues at all. If I keep it another couple years (depends on whether I like the C7 or not), I'll invest in a new battery.
The '05 manuals had some issues with DBS (dead battery syndrome) but that seems to have been resolved for the '06s and up.
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
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Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone for replying to my question. I just bought the vette today and its a awesome car!! The only thing i didnt do was purchase a extended warranty for it because the dealership wanted 3500 for a 3 yr 36k mile one. Hopefully I made the right decision on that part.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Jupiter Fl
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Livonia MI
Congrats on the new ride, as batteries really aren't that expensive anyway. As already mentioned, letting the car sit two weeks to a month usually isn't a problem, but usually put a Ctek on mine after a couple weeks. Good not getting the warranty right then, as you're wanting to check service shop acceptance of these plans before spending the cash. Fichtner Chevrolet in MT, carries the best ones, but if your car's an 07' may be outside the set age/miles of his.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Fort Worth Texas
On Vetes like many new cars, some electronc components stay powered up all the time. even when everything is shut off. Things like security systems, receivers for remotes and etc. Therefore there will be a small power drain continuely. If not driven regurarly you will need to use a battery tender as it is not good on batteries to go dead..
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Carmel IN
Do two things if you buy the car used. First, get a new battery since you do not know the history of the battery that's in the car. Second, buy a battery tender and hook it up religiously during periods when you are not going to drive the car, even over a weekend. You won't have any problems.
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