Since it's now August, I'm thinking about what I need to do for the winter storage of my XF.

Does anyone have any opinions, suggestions, experiences, etc. etc., on battery maintainers. I have a 05 Limited Coupe that has a regular, as opposed to a Optima, battery and it will be sitting for the large part of the winter. I've looked on the internet at the "C-TEK" and the "NOCO" genius chargers/maintainers. It seems that both are pretty similar in that they keep a battery charged, and clean inside from some chemical build-up. It also sounds like they do not interfere with the cars computer and other electronic systems. Correct me if I'm wrong on that!

I would be interested in fellow Crossfire owners experiences and recommendations for this item.

Thanks,

Jim
jpmlholian@aol.com

 

You don't live far enough north to store a car all winter, you you?

 

He is only 15 miles from me. I don't drive mine in the winter either. Not so much the cold, but SALT

 

Well then YOU give him advice - cause I got almost nothing. It may have been 110F here weekend before last, but I can drive my car about 50 weeks a year....

 

I use a Battery Tender Junior during the winter. I have it hard wired so the cord comes out the grille. Unplug and go when needed.

http://products.batterytender.com/Au...12V-0-75A.html

 

You will find a few good ones at O'Reilly, Auto Zone, et al; if you're lucky, you'll get some knowledgable suggestions from the counter man.

 

I have used the C-TEK for years with no problems. I also use a C-TEK for my RV. I'm sure I drive a lot more often than you guys but like to keep a full charge at all times.