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Bewenched · 09-14-2010, 10:51 AM

Yea, those battery tenders are great, we have a couple of them in the shop to keep our toys ready to go when when we wanna play.

I'm lucky to be in Texas and can drive mine most of the year, but I try to keep it out of the rain and bad weather.

Sevn86 · 09-14-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by roadweasel

ditto

I catch myself saying it to me, and I correct me! I had 2 el Caminos so I also quite commonly call it the el Camaro...

el camaro

ZED SLED · 09-14-2010, 11:25 AM

I use a Battery Sentinel, which is the same thing as a Battery Tender. It goes to true float stage when the battery is charged.
http://www.ineedparts.com/tools-and-...lt-3-amp-.html

I opened the access to the under hood post and with a self tapping screw I attached the Pos lead to the battery cable lug and the Neg lead under a screw on the mount. When not in storage I tie-wrap the this cable to the battery cable.
To store for the winter, I fill the tank, add Stabil, connect the Sentinel, plugged it into the wall, throw on the car cover,and come back in the spring. Did this with my '06 GTO for 3 winters, and the Camaro last winter. Never an issue. They always cranked right up in the spring.

Steeler NY · 09-14-2010, 11:55 AM

I have been storing mine for years I pull the battery but you should still throw a charge on it once a month (and don't let it set on a concrete floor all winter). I did just leave battery in one year and it was dead in the spring ( the computer will continue to take power and run it dead) I also fill tank and use stable and put a piece of 1/4" ply wood under tires to prevent "flat spots" (make sure tires don’t hang off plywood) good luck!

2001ragtop · 09-14-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8411

Can we ban the term "maro"?

Do people actually say the word "Maro" out loud in Public in front of other people? or is it only used online, such as an abbreviation? (like stang, chally, maro ? vette? )

If someone approached me to talk about cars and said the word "maro", I would walk away.

If it's too hard for them to say three syllables. ca-ma-ro......

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-14-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kd4hey

Best advice, just move SOUTH! LOL

I drive mine year 'round. The state of SC doesn't even buy salt, no need for it here!

They don't have to buy it, it blows in off the ocean...

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Originally Posted by usmc8411

Can we ban the term "maro"?

Please, I want to barf every time I hear that term... it's just lazy...

RAdams · 09-14-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by roadweasel

ditto

I catch myself saying it to me, and I correct me! I had 2 el Caminos so I also quite commonly call it the el Camaro...

Photoshop or it didn't happen.

Darth_Emma · 09-14-2010, 01:39 PM

I don't have electricity in my garage and it isn't attached to the house, so I can't do a battery tender. Also, I have ******** box blocking access to the trunk from the back seat, so I can't crawl through to open the trunk that way. I guess I could take the battery in the house, but then I need to make sure the trunk doesn't close when I do.

I guess I was thinking I would just go out there every couple of weeks to start it and let it fun for 10 mins or so and move it a few feet to avoid flat spots on the wheels.

racinron55 · 09-14-2010, 03:05 PM

Just a question Im new to this too just bought mine a month or so ago and will be parked dec-mar and wasnt sure about taking the battery out completely or using a tender instead. I know the windows need to be reset is that only if the door is opened with the battery unhooked or is that period if the battery is unhooked from the car and the doors are even not opened without power?

johndawg · 09-14-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8411

Can we ban the term "maro"?

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Originally Posted by VTXrider

Yes please

+1

ZED SLED · 09-14-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I don't have electricity in my garage and it isn't attached to the house, so I can't do a battery tender.

Just get one of those inverters that convert battery to AC, plug in the Battery Tender, then connect to the battery. It should last forever

OHIOSS · 09-14-2010, 03:21 PM

Last winter was the first winter I had my Camaro and I put it in storage in mid October and pulled it out around mid April. I don't remember the exact dates.

I ordered my Camaro and one of the options was the fitted car cover. The only thing I did with my Camaro was put the cover on it while it was in storage. When I pulled the car out of storage it started like it was driven the day before.

Now one thing I have read up on is ethanol separation. Ethanol is heavier than gasoline so it sinks to the bottom of the gas tank. Since ethanol attracts water I read that when a vehicle has been sitting for more than 60 days water can collect on the bottom of the gas tank and when you first start it the engine can suck up water and really mess up your engine. So this year I am going to put an additive into my fuel to make sure this doesn't happen.

Russ

robertgss3 · 09-14-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc8411

Can we ban the term "maro"?

Plus one on that!

011silver 2SS · 09-14-2010, 06:20 PM

OK OK,,,,, i wont type (maro),,i hate typin and it was just quicker. wont happen again.. yes to closing the trunk,,i can crawl thru the seat to trunk but didnt want to. i didnt know there was a hook up under the hood,,dont have my car yet. its cold here and for those fair climate guys,, cold will kill a battery,, even a decent one when siting dormant. we northerners usually pull the batterys out of the lawnmowers etc,,and anything else that will be sittin for a while. i,m glad to hear about the under hood terminals,. . i will also be putting stabil in and jacking car up to take care of tires. i usually use armor all on the rubber to keep it protected and to avoid any dry rot.. we have salt, and lots of it in upstate ny, and when the snow or sleet comes the car goes up. wish i could drive it all winter. thx dan.

09-14-2010, 11:25 AM	#31
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	I use a Battery Sentinel, which is the same thing as a Battery Tender. It goes to true float stage when the battery is charged. http://www.ineedparts.com/tools-and-...lt-3-amp-.html I opened the access to the under hood post and with a self tapping screw I attached the Pos lead to the battery cable lug and the Neg lead under a screw on the mount. When not in storage I tie-wrap the this cable to the battery cable. To store for the winter, I fill the tank, add Stabil, connect the Sentinel, plugged it into the wall, throw on the car cover,and come back in the spring. Did this with my '06 GTO for 3 winters, and the Camaro last winter. Never an issue. They always cranked right up in the spring. __________________

09-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#32
Steeler NY Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	I have been storing mine for years I pull the battery but you should still throw a charge on it once a month (and don't let it set on a concrete floor all winter). I did just leave battery in one year and it was dead in the spring ( the computer will continue to take power and run it dead) I also fill tank and use stable and put a piece of 1/4" ply wood under tires to prevent "flat spots" (make sure tires don’t hang off plywood) good luck! __________________

09-14-2010, 03:05 PM	#37
racinron55 Drives: 2010 2ss Summit White Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: new berlin, pa Posts: 2	Just a question Im new to this too just bought mine a month or so ago and will be parked dec-mar and wasnt sure about taking the battery out completely or using a tender instead. I know the windows need to be reset is that only if the door is opened with the battery unhooked or is that period if the battery is unhooked from the car and the doors are even not opened without power? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS Summit White w/ Orange Stripes Flowmaster American Thunder Catback, Hurst Shifter much to come!!! 2007 Regency Avalanche Custom faded Red/ Black Cherry CST 4" lift 33x12.50-20 Open Coutry Tires, RBP 94R Black/Chrome Wheels

09-14-2010, 10:51 AM	#29
Bewenched Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 343 View My Garage	Yea, those battery tenders are great, we have a couple of them in the shop to keep our toys ready to go when when we wanna play. I'm lucky to be in Texas and can drive mine most of the year, but I try to keep it out of the rain and bad weather.

09-14-2010, 01:39 PM	#36
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I don't have electricity in my garage and it isn't attached to the house, so I can't do a battery tender. Also, I have ******** box blocking access to the trunk from the back seat, so I can't crawl through to open the trunk that way. I guess I could take the battery in the house, but then I need to make sure the trunk doesn't close when I do. I guess I was thinking I would just go out there every couple of weeks to start it and let it fun for 10 mins or so and move it a few feet to avoid flat spots on the wheels.

09-14-2010, 03:21 PM	#40
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Last winter was the first winter I had my Camaro and I put it in storage in mid October and pulled it out around mid April. I don't remember the exact dates. I ordered my Camaro and one of the options was the fitted car cover. The only thing I did with my Camaro was put the cover on it while it was in storage. When I pulled the car out of storage it started like it was driven the day before. Now one thing I have read up on is ethanol separation. Ethanol is heavier than gasoline so it sinks to the bottom of the gas tank. Since ethanol attracts water I read that when a vehicle has been sitting for more than 60 days water can collect on the bottom of the gas tank and when you first start it the engine can suck up water and really mess up your engine. So this year I am going to put an additive into my fuel to make sure this doesn't happen. Russ

09-14-2010, 06:20 PM	#42
011silver 2SS Drives: 2011 2ss inlaid silver seats a6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: new york Posts: 272 View My Garage	OK OK,,,,, i wont type (maro),,i hate typin and it was just quicker. wont happen again.. yes to closing the trunk,,i can crawl thru the seat to trunk but didnt want to. i didnt know there was a hook up under the hood,,dont have my car yet. its cold here and for those fair climate guys,, cold will kill a battery,, even a decent one when siting dormant. we northerners usually pull the batterys out of the lawnmowers etc,,and anything else that will be sittin for a while. i,m glad to hear about the under hood terminals,. . i will also be putting stabil in and jacking car up to take care of tires. i usually use armor all on the rubber to keep it protected and to avoid any dry rot.. we have salt, and lots of it in upstate ny, and when the snow or sleet comes the car goes up. wish i could drive it all winter. thx dan.