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4TthAnnyZ · 08-26-2014, 06:01 PM

Hello all!

I'll start by saying that I've lived in MN my whole life and have stored cars in the past without any major issues. This year I am looking to get a battery tender for a couple cars, one being my recently purchased 370Z. Rather than pull the batteries and lug them inside I'd like to use a dual tender. I've never used one of these before and would like to know if the amps provided are enough to keep the cells from freezing. I had a brand new battery freeze and blow out on me last year and I'm not looking to have that happen again as they don't warranty batteries if they freeze unfortunately (not to mention the mess of acid all over the floor in the spring).

Any other tips I should be aware of? Jackstands? Blocks? Leave car on the ground?

Location:
Central MN

Temps:
< -20 Degrees F at times.

Car in question:
2010 40th Anniversary
51k miles
6MT

08-26-2014, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
4TthAnnyZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saint Cloud, MN Posts: 171 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 10	Battery Tenders; Winter Storage Hello all! I'll start by saying that I've lived in MN my whole life and have stored cars in the past without any major issues. This year I am looking to get a battery tender for a couple cars, one being my recently purchased 370Z. Rather than pull the batteries and lug them inside I'd like to use a dual tender. I've never used one of these before and would like to know if the amps provided are enough to keep the cells from freezing. I had a brand new battery freeze and blow out on me last year and I'm not looking to have that happen again as they don't warranty batteries if they freeze unfortunately (not to mention the mess of acid all over the floor in the spring). Any other tips I should be aware of? Jackstands? Blocks? Leave car on the ground? Location: Central MN Temps: < -20 Degrees F at times. Car in question: 2010 40th Anniversary 51k miles 6MT