Thread replies: 7
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1
File: maintenance2.jpg (108KB, 994x659px) Image search:
[Google]
108KB, 994x659px
I've got a fairly old car (2008 model) that I no longer drive nearly as frequently thanks to commuting options at work. I still manage to take it out a few times a week, so I'm not looking for long-term storage stuff, and I had a couple of specific questions:
1) car battery charger - this one seems like a decent investment, but I'm curious about the whole "desulfation" features that some of the higher-priced chargers offer to help recondition an older battery. There's a lot of very fishy reviews out there though and frankly the whole thing smells a little like snake-oil to upsell you on a pricier charger, but does anyone have any experience with them? Good brands?
2) fuel stabilizer - if I'm driving once or twice a week, I don't think this is really necessary; my impression is that this is more of a long-term storage solution?
Any other tips on vehicle care for infrequently driven vehicles is appreciated too.
>>
>I've got a fairly old car (2008 model)
What did he mean by this?
>>
Instead of investing in keeping a car off the road why don't you sell it, bank the cash you would've spent on upkeep and buys nicer car when you actually need one?
>>
My jalopy of a 2001 Chevy K2500 is still hip, you youngsters!
>>
>>17397323
The commute option is for work only; still need a car to get most other places. It's not "no drive", just "infrequent driving"
>>
>>17397330
Infrequent driving is leaving it in storage over winter. A couple days isn't going to harm it.
>>
>>17397301
>I still manage to take it out a few times a week
You drive it enough to keep the battery charged. You shouldn't need to keep a charger on it, but it's good to have one handy. Can't say anything about desulfation whatever, but my simple $35 craftsman charger has been working fine for the past decade or so.
I'm curious about fuel stabilizer as well for my truck that doesn't see much use. Even driving it a few times a week, I don't go far enough to need a refill and the gas sits in there for a month plus. Seems like it could be a good idea...?
Thread posts: 7
Thread images: 1
Thread images: 1