08-24-2016, 12:57 PM | #23 |
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My battery was changed at 20k service...dealer explained to me why and said look out when you need a new one after your plan is up. There are many threads on how the batteries work, but basically its good to take a nice long coasting drive and charge it well once a week or so.
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08-26-2016, 11:29 PM | #24 |
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Having moved back to NY with a lot of stop-and-go traffic (I notice the traffic is just bad all the time now), I take a charger and charge up the car once a week. Testing shows my battery is in great condition (granted they just replaced it at 20k service, but I'm thinking ahead).
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08-27-2016, 02:59 PM | #25 |
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Plenty of battery drain gremlins in modern cars these days, many of which are active whi[e the vehicle is turned off. I use the Battery Tender product on my F15 and '12 Outback once or twice a month to keep things topped off. Takes a few minutes to hookup in the garage, and run overnight for each vehicle. Also do the same monthly for Z turn mower, Kawasaki mule, and EZGO cart.
Great product for the money.
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08-27-2016, 03:12 PM | #26 | |
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Regardless, I might have to start charging the battery; it seems like a lot of people are doing it. What tender do you use, skeetjunkie ?
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08-27-2016, 10:16 PM | #27 |
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I have the BMW one which is same as Ctek one. I was able to get the BMW one for price same as the generic one.
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