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    Default Commuter car

    Unfortunately diesel prices have gotten so high this weekend I broke down and bought a 4 cyl commuter car. Still keeping the truck of course but I'll use it as my weekend vehicle. It still gets cold up here at night and since I'll be going 6-7 days w/o driving my truck any advice on what to do to keep it running okay? Should I charge the batteries once a week with a trickler? Thanks for they help in advance.

    Pete
    2002 GMC with 6' Pro Comp lift, 35' tires, and Vista truck cap

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    Quote Originally Posted by epa1775 View Post
    Unfortunately diesel prices have gotten so high this weekend I broke down and bought a 4 cyl commuter car. Still keeping the truck of course but I'll use it as my weekend vehicle. It still gets cold up here at night and since I'll be going 6-7 days w/o driving my truck any advice on what to do to keep it running okay? Should I charge the batteries once a week with a trickler? Thanks for they help in advance.

    Pete
    Battery Tender and a start about once a week. Mine sits a lot also, so to preserve the life of the batteries, I use this ==> http://www.batterymart.com/p-battery...y-charger.html

    Best peace of mind in my garage.

    A trickler will be the quickest way to deteriorate the batteries, odd as that may sound. Read up from the link I posted. They seem to have it down to a science.

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    My truck sits for weeks on end w/o running during the winter. I try to get it out and stretch her legs about every couple of weeks, but that doesn't alway happen. I never put a charger on it. Never had a problem with my 03 doing this and will continue to do same with 08. I wouldn't worry about it.
    08 Blue Granite Silverado LTZ, DMax/Ally, CC/LB/4x4, Cab lights, Camper mirrors, Brake controller, Sunroof, Park assist, and skinny tires

    06 Jetta TDI

    00 Jayco 263RK (2nd home)

    upgraded to an "09" Ranger 619VS/full windsheilds, w/an ETEC 225HO, T8 kicker, Minnkota 101 Terrova, and Lowrance electronics.

    Real Trucks have LONG BEDS!

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