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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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hey guys what's the longest recommendation for going with out a battery tender debating if I need 1 for the winter ? Thank you in advance Jimmy
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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I can't remember the exact time recommended in the owners manual Jimmy. But, in the very cold states I wouldn't go longer than 2 weeks. BTW, you need one if your Vette is not driven often even in the warm months. It makes a big difference in how long your battery will last. It's cheap insurance. I bough mine at Wally World, and use it every time I put the car in the garage no matter how long it's going to sit.

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i would not let your car sit longer than 2 weeks w/out a battery tender. not sure what the downside is to using one

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No downside...other than tripping on the cord.....
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3 weeks is the limit.
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Thank you everyone any other recommendations for storing ?
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Originally Posted by jimmy923
Thank you everyone any other recommendations for storing ?
Inflate tires an additional 5 psi.
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