The Winter
10-14-2008 | 08:13 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, MI
My Ride: 2011 550i AW - every option
Not sure if anyone on the forum stores their E60 in the winter, but do I need to do anything out of the ordinary for this car?
Would you recommend me putting it up on jackstands like I do for the Mustang? My front struts are shot anyway, but I can still do it.
Should I d/c the battery, or just fire it up on a regular basis? I'm weary on disconnecting anything on this car.
Any input is always appreciated.
Would you recommend me putting it up on jackstands like I do for the Mustang? My front struts are shot anyway, but I can still do it.
Should I d/c the battery, or just fire it up on a regular basis? I'm weary on disconnecting anything on this car.
Any input is always appreciated.
10-14-2008 | 09:54 PM
#3
Super Moderator
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 3
From: So. Cal (SFV)
My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by southgate' post='693406' date='Oct 14 2008, 09:17 PM
the e60 is my everyday car
but if you would keep it stored i would at least let her run once every couple of weeks, idk about disconnectiing the beattery tho
but if you would keep it stored i would at least let her run once every couple of weeks, idk about disconnectiing the beattery tho
10-15-2008 | 02:22 AM
#4
Members
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 150
Likes: 1
From: South Africa
My Ride: 2005 BMW 525i A/T (E60)
2005 MBenz C200K Elegance
2004 BMW 320D A/T Exclusive (E46 F/L)
2003 MBenz C180K
2001 BMW 318i (E46)
Maybe you should let it migrate to warmer climates for the winter...
Seriously though, I would also hesitate in disconnecting the battery. I've heard too many scary tales of people's iDrive, etc, etc, going haywire after tampering with the battery.
Seriously though, I would also hesitate in disconnecting the battery. I've heard too many scary tales of people's iDrive, etc, etc, going haywire after tampering with the battery.
10-15-2008 | 06:11 AM
#6
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, MI
My Ride: 2011 550i AW - every option
Originally Posted by 530ISPORT' post='693603' date='Oct 15 2008, 08:57 AM
DONT MESS WITH THE BATTERY.. JUST START IT EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE.. sry for the caps... good luck trying not to drive the car...
I know its going to be hard for me. I'm keeping it insured for sure for when I cant resist...
I guess no d/c the battery!
10-15-2008 | 07:16 AM
#7
Members
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: GTA - (Greater Toronto Area), Canada
Originally Posted by za3879' post='693616' date='Oct 15 2008, 09:11 AM
I know its going to be hard for me. I'm keeping it insured for sure for when I cant resist...
I guess no d/c the battery!
I guess no d/c the battery!
I'm storing mine from Mid-December until April and had the same questions. I will have mine on a "Smart" charger and I'll start it up now and then. Other than that, a car cover and that's about it.
10-15-2008 | 07:24 AM
#8
Members
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 203
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland, Ohio
i will also be storing my E60 from the end of November to April or May. the only thing im going to do is start it up about once a week. im going to store it with 1/4 tank of gas also. you do want alot of gas to just sit for a while.
Do any of you guys use car covers? i think im going to have to buy one. we have a stove in our garage and my mom does a lot of baking and frying. thats the last thing i need is my car to be cover with oil and other stuff.
Do any of you guys use car covers? i think im going to have to buy one. we have a stove in our garage and my mom does a lot of baking and frying. thats the last thing i need is my car to be cover with oil and other stuff.
10-15-2008 | 07:38 AM
#10
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, MI
My Ride: 2011 550i AW - every option
Originally Posted by dbusiness' post='693657' date='Oct 15 2008, 10:24 AM
I would put in a bottle of Gas treatment to keep the Gas fresh throughout the storage period.
The last thing you want is to push old gas through the engine after it's been sitting for 4 months.
The last thing you want is to push old gas through the engine after it's been sitting for 4 months.
yeah I definitley got some "stabilize" for the tank. I need to get a good cover myself. Any reco's?
MI winters really kick in around January as far as precipitation goes, but I dont mind giving her some rest on the mileage early.
per the mom and cooking - dude im indian, i feel you on that. our food might taste good, but not when its being cooked - thats for sure.
it also gets oil and crap all over anything in the surrounding area haha