Winterizing the E34

[jjg43]

If you will be starting it once a month or so remember to run the AC for a few minutes, this will keep the seals conditioned (R12 is getting expensive). On my E30 I have a battery tender that I got from Northern Hydraulics that safely keeps the battery charged, it just plugs into the wall socket and attaches to the posts on the battery with clips. Cost about $15, I think. If you have a cover for your car, this is the time to use it.

...On the 535 the battery is under the back seat. It's OK to use the charger on the jumper post under the hood and just ground it to something under there right? I don't have to clip it right to the battery do I? Also, I do have an original BMW E34 cover that came with the car when I bought it and it fits real nice. Anyone know what BMW currently charges for these new?

Thanks,

Phil

[Elekta]

you can always buy a cheap trouble light and a heavy duty bulb and a cheap timer...have it run during the night hours if you are gone and there will be prolonged periods of -0 temps. poor man's block heater.