Battery for winter vehicle
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Battery for winter vehicle
In a month or so I get to drive this bad boy.
It's been sitting since March, and the (what I'm pretty sure is the) original battery is completely dead, won't accept a charge at all. I have a newer AGM battery in my Z. I'm kinda thinking about using the battery in the van for the winter, and throw it back into the Z come spring time when the van goes away again.
Any negatives about the car sitting with no battery at all for the winter? I know some people pull theirs anyway.
Is it better to store a battery on a tender, or use it daily thru the winter?
I know, one might suggest to just buy a new battery for the van, and I might. But I drive one or the other, not both; the car goes off the road, van goes on, and vice versa.
Thoughts? Which is better for the life of the battery?
It's been sitting since March, and the (what I'm pretty sure is the) original battery is completely dead, won't accept a charge at all. I have a newer AGM battery in my Z. I'm kinda thinking about using the battery in the van for the winter, and throw it back into the Z come spring time when the van goes away again.
Any negatives about the car sitting with no battery at all for the winter? I know some people pull theirs anyway.
Is it better to store a battery on a tender, or use it daily thru the winter?
I know, one might suggest to just buy a new battery for the van, and I might. But I drive one or the other, not both; the car goes off the road, van goes on, and vice versa.
Thoughts? Which is better for the life of the battery?
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The OWNERS MANUAL recommends removing the battery for EXTENDED STROAGE Periods. NO PROBLEMS!!
I Usually swap batteries from a newer car to an older less used beater car when the newer car needs a battery.
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
I Usually swap batteries from a newer car to an older less used beater car when the newer car needs a battery.
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
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I store my car from December through March and just keep the battery connected to a Battery Tender Plus. No problems doing that so far.
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The OWNERS MANUAL recommends removing the battery for EXTENDED STROAGE Periods. NO PROBLEMS!!
I Usually swap batteries from a newer car to an older less used beater car when the newer car needs a battery.
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
I Usually swap batteries from a newer car to an older less used beater car when the newer car needs a battery.
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
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Winter - that's when your temp is in the 70s instead of the 80s!
I think moving your battery to your van during the winter is a reasonable move. (Although after spending two years in Labrador, even BC winters look doable).
I think moving your battery to your van during the winter is a reasonable move. (Although after spending two years in Labrador, even BC winters look doable).
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The OWNERS MANUAL recommends removing the battery for EXTENDED STROAGE Periods. NO PROBLEMS!!
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
Sure, put that battery in a daily driven car and when it is needed in the Vette, swap it out if it is still a good battery. Have it tested before you put it back in the Vette. The C5 needs a proper fully functioning battery to work properly!!!
Its better to fully charge a battery and USE IT. The cars alternator will keep it properly topped off during daily use.
Good luck... GUSTO
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