Hibernation for the Winter
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It's that time of year (WINTER) for me in the Northeast (NJ) when my 545i will go into hibernation for the winter (garage).
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Originally Posted by Rick24C' date='Dec 9 2004, 09:23 PM
It's that time of year (WINTER) for me in the Northeast (NJ) when my 545i will go into hibernation for the winter (garage).
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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That should be more than adequate for about 90 days. I assume you will wake her up my March.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Dec 9 2004, 10:35 PM
[quote name='Rick24C' date='Dec 9 2004, 09:23 PM']It's that time of year (WINTER) for me in the Northeast (NJ) when my 545i will go into hibernation for the winter (garage).
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am planning on doing the following and want to make sure I am not missing anything:
1) Get the car detail (wax).
2) Buy a battery charger/monitor (Battery Tendor plus).
3) Fill the tank with gas (avoids condensation in gas tank)
4) Car cover of course.
Questions:
Should I add fuel stabilizer.
Should I buy those tire devices which protects your tires from getting a "dead spot", meaning tire damaged for standing in one spot for an extended length of time.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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That should be more than adequate for about 90 days. I assume you will wake her up my March.
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[/quote]It's my understanding the battery can drain real low even if it's disconnected due to the cold.
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Originally Posted by RoBD305' date='Dec 9 2004, 10:45 PM
why retire the 5er for the winter????? Definately an all year round car
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I would agree with you if I was living in sunny Miami
; however, try driving in Northern NJ in Feb. with 12 inches of snow and ice! :'( Also, I am not worry about my driving skills, I am worry that some idiot will skid into me!
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Originally Posted by Rick24C' date='Dec 10 2004, 01:03 AM
[quote name='RoBD305' date='Dec 9 2004, 10:45 PM']why retire the 5er for the winter????? Definately an all year round car
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I would agree with you if I was living in sunny Miami
; however, try driving in Northern NJ in Feb. with 12 inches of snow and ice! :'( Also, I am not worry about my driving skills, I am worry that some idiot will skid into me!
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[/quote]nice to have this option, though i die if i had to lock my car away for the winter
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Originally Posted by SFC_Miller' date='Dec 10 2004, 01:28 AM
It can get into the low 20's. The garage is attached to the house but not access from within the house.