2018 F15 parked for a month

MK2018 · 01-02-2019, 01:19 AM

Hey guys, I couldn't find anything about that's why I'm going to ask here.
I will be away from home for about 4-5 weeks and I'm leaving my 2018 F15 parked in the garage for that time. Is there something I should do before I leave like plug it in to make sure it's going to start when I'm back?

TOPEC · 01-02-2019, 01:48 AM

nothing much to do other than get a branded trickle charger, and to fill up the gas tank. ive parked my f15 for months and it has always started. oh dont wash ur car before parking else the rotors will rust badly and seize ur pads to the rotor together.

alphaod · 01-02-2019, 01:57 AM

I parked in airport long term parking for two months, other than being expensive nothing was wrong. I did drive straight to a car wash before heading home.

Chigger · 01-02-2019, 09:13 AM

I was away for 18 days overseas (I know it's not 4-5 weeks), it started right up at Boston Logan airport after I arrived... it was 34 degrees out.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 01-02-2019, 09:19 AM

Do nothing - everything will be all right.

bmwx5er · 01-02-2019, 09:53 AM

Put your battery on trickle charge and you should be fine.

DuSh · 01-02-2019, 10:14 AM

Yes. You should drain all fluids, take off wheels and put the car on support. Wax all exterior and interior. Take off injectors and keep them in linen cloth at 4 degrees Celsius in wine cooler. Upon return you should replace spark plugs and coils. Walnut blast intake, swap all rotors and buy new battery. Don't forget to swap transmission fluid and filter and lube turbines from inside (will require disassembly). This is the standard procedure for 2-3 weeks off. If you are going for a month - it's better to sell the car and buy new one upon return.

Violator · 01-02-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Do nothing - everything will be all right.

I agree, do nothing.

Silververtu · 01-02-2019, 11:17 AM

Just fill the gas tank. Don't even bother adding fuel stabilizer.

MK2018 · 01-02-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSh

Yes. You should drain all fluids, take off wheels and put the car on support. Wax all exterior and interior. Take off injectors and keep them in linen cloth at 4 degrees Celsius in wine cooler. Upon return you should replace spark plugs and coils. Walnut blast intake, swap all rotors and buy new battery. Don't forget to swap transmission fluid and filter and lube turbines from inside (will require disassembly). This is the standard procedure for 2-3 weeks off. If you are going for a month - it's better to sell the car and buy new one upon return.

I know where your nick name came from mister sarcastic

I don't want my battery died and mess with settings or electronics, that happened to my Sierra Denali ones

MK2018 · 01-02-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5er

Put your battery on trickle charge and you should be fine.

I actually found it my car is equipped with battery charger, all I have to do is plug in to the outlet

P1 · 01-02-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MK2018

I know where your nick name came from mister sarcastic

I don't want my battery died and mess with settings or electronics, that happened to my Sierra Denali ones

If your battery is dead on a 2018 X5 after letting it sit for a month, you have a faulty battery in the first place.

MK2018 · 01-02-2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MK2018

I know where your nick name came from mister sarcastic

I don't want my battery died and mess with settings or electronics, that happened to my Sierra Denali ones

If your battery is dead on a 2018 X5 after letting it sit for a month, you have a faulty battery in the first place.

I think so too but It will be minimum a month but could be 2, not sure yet that's why I tried to be preventive

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 01-02-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MK2018

I think so too but It will be minimum a month but could be 2, not sure yet that's why I tried to be preventive

Just go and enjoy warm weather.

MK2018 · 01-02-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

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Originally Posted by MK2018

I think so too but It will be minimum a month but could be 2, not sure yet that's why I tried to be preventive

Just go and enjoy warm weather.

Thanks

sj22 · 01-02-2019, 10:23 PM

I left my 2014 parked for over 30 days straight in near freezing temperature last month. Started on the first attempt. No tickle charger.

I would just leave your 2018 just like that. If it doesnt start, you have to get it looked at.

bmwx5er · 01-02-2019, 11:39 PM

Wrong advice to not charge - will shorten life of the battery, even though it may start the car after a month of no usage.

https://www.batterystuff.com/blog/ag...practices.html

MK2018 · 01-03-2019, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5er

Wrong advice to not charge - will shorten life of the battery, even though it may start the car after a month of no usage.

https://www.batterystuff.com/blog/ag...practices.html

Interesting article, thanks

sanket_420 · 01-03-2019, 08:33 PM

Let me know where ur parking it and leave the keys inner edge of the rear wheel ill make sure ur battery doest die 😝

Radekxpl · 01-03-2019, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSh

Yes. You should drain all fluids, take off wheels and put the car on support. Wax all exterior and interior. Take off injectors and keep them in linen cloth at 4 degrees Celsius in wine cooler. Upon return you should replace spark plugs and coils. Walnut blast intake, swap all rotors and buy new battery. Don't forget to swap transmission fluid and filter and lube turbines from inside (will require disassembly). This is the standard procedure for 2-3 weeks off. If you are going for a month - it's better to sell the car and buy new one upon return.

This is a good one

Qsilver7 · 01-03-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MK2018

Hey guys, I couldn't find anything about that's why I'm going to ask here.
I will be away from home for about 4-5 weeks and I'm leaving my 2018 F15 parked in the garage for that time. Is there something I should do before I leave like plug it in to make sure it's going to start when I'm back?

Here's some info from the BMW TIS website in regards to their recommendation for battery charging calendar: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...system/2RvCTKq

Granted, a new vehicle and battery parked for about a month will probably start upon return...but if you find yourself in this situation a lot...you may want to invest in a battery maintainer/tender that you can hook up quickly to the jump start locations in the engine bay. Read the material at the link above for the reason why (which is what some have already stated in regard to long-term health of your battery).

MK2018 · 01-03-2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

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Originally Posted by MK2018

Hey guys, I couldn't find anything about that's why I'm going to ask here.
I will be away from home for about 4-5 weeks and I'm leaving my 2018 F15 parked in the garage for that time. Is there something I should do before I leave like plug it in to make sure it's going to start when I'm back?

Here's some info from the BMW TIS website in regards to their recommendation for battery charging calendar: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...system/2RvCTKq

Granted, a new vehicle and battery parked for about a month will probably start upon return...but if you find yourself in this situation a lot...you may want to invest in a battery maintainer/tender that you can hook up quickly to the jump start locations in the engine bay. Read the material at the link above for the reason why (which is what some have already stated in regard to long-term health of your battery).

Like I said I called BMW and they told me I have battery charger build in the vehicle, vehicle came with cord and I need to plug in to the wall outlet

Looks like problem solved but thanks everyone who wants to help

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TOPEC <3 Flat Four 217 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 335is LM Blue Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond B.C. iTrader: (0)	nothing much to do other than get a branded trickle charger, and to fill up the gas tank. ive parked my f15 for months and it has always started. oh dont wash ur car before parking else the rotors will rust badly and seize ur pads to the rotor together. __________________ 2011 335is Le Mans Blue 2016 X5 xdrive 35i Alpine White
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DuSh Colonel 2114 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: F15 X5 50i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes. You should drain all fluids, take off wheels and put the car on support. Wax all exterior and interior. Take off injectors and keep them in linen cloth at 4 degrees Celsius in wine cooler. Upon return you should replace spark plugs and coils. Walnut blast intake, swap all rotors and buy new battery. Don't forget to swap transmission fluid and filter and lube turbines from inside (will require disassembly). This is the standard procedure for 2-3 weeks off. If you are going for a month - it's better to sell the car and buy new one upon return.
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sj22 Lieutenant 197 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 14 F15 50I Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I left my 2014 parked for over 30 days straight in near freezing temperature last month. Started on the first attempt. No tickle charger. I would just leave your 2018 just like that. If it doesnt start, you have to get it looked at. __________________ Present: 2014 X5 50i 3rdRow;ACC;HK;HUD;X5M Filters;Bootmod3;FenderFlares;NBTevo6+ATM+carplay; MPBK;612m;X5M-CF-rear-view-mirror-cover;ALPjammer;eurostyle-mirrors Past: 2013 750i xdrive, 2008 535xi
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bmwx5er Major 360 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2017 X5m Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	Wrong advice to not charge - will shorten life of the battery, even though it may start the car after a month of no usage. https://www.batterystuff.com/blog/ag...practices.html
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sanket_420 New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Let me know where ur parking it and leave the keys inner edge of the rear wheel ill make sure ur battery doest die 😝
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