2018 F15 parked for a month

alphaod · 01-04-2019, 12:28 AM

I was just saying nothing will go wrong if you leave for a month or more.

Personally I run a trickle charger just about every two weeks when the weather is good to top up the battery if I haven't done any road trips lately. The V8 cooling system when you turn the car off likes to eat batteries.

BookerTom51 · 05-08-2019, 11:11 AM

Hi everyone.
Was thinking if anyone knows of any certified trickle chargers for our trucks. I have a X5d F15 (2018) and will park it for 1 month. I need it for our cold winters too..
I already have a Noco Genius G3500 but it says it won't do for diesel engines....Not sure why. I have heard very good reviews for the CTEK trickle chargers.
Also, I asked my dealer (parts dept) they said they have BMW charger for CAD $180 plus tax. It seems a little over priced....
Any input...?
Thanks!
Tom

Mr_Burt · 05-08-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TOPEC

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.

I'm intrigued. What is the reason for filling the fuel tank? Does it apply to both petrol and diesel cars?

MK2018 · 05-08-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Burt

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOPEC

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.

I'm intrigued. What is the reason for filling the fuel tank? Does it apply to both petrol and diesel cars?

If you leave your tank empty over time water will condensate inside

F15GorDe · 05-08-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BookerTom51

Hi everyone.
I have heard very good reviews for the CTEK trickle chargers.
Also, I asked my dealer (parts dept) they said they have BMW charger for CAD $180 plus tax. It seems a little over priced....
Any input...?
Thanks!
Tom

CTEK makes the BMW trickle chargers you buy in their parts department.

MK2018 · 05-08-2019, 08:12 PM

This is the one dealer installed for me

TOPEC · 05-08-2019, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Burt

I'm intrigued. What is the reason for filling the fuel tank? Does it apply to both petrol and diesel cars?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK2018

If you leave your tank empty over time water will condensate inside

^this right here.

01-04-2019, 12:28 AM	#23
alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	I was just saying nothing will go wrong if you leave for a month or more. Personally I run a trickle charger just about every two weeks when the weather is good to top up the battery if I haven't done any road trips lately. The V8 cooling system when you turn the car off likes to eat batteries. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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BookerTom51 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X5d F15 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone. Was thinking if anyone knows of any certified trickle chargers for our trucks. I have a X5d F15 (2018) and will park it for 1 month. I need it for our cold winters too.. I already have a Noco Genius G3500 but it says it won't do for diesel engines....Not sure why. I have heard very good reviews for the CTEK trickle chargers. Also, I asked my dealer (parts dept) they said they have BMW charger for CAD $180 plus tax. It seems a little over priced.... Any input...? Thanks! Tom
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