[Andy White]

The one I use is from http://batteryminders.com

They offer both standard plug in models as well as solar ones and even a desulfator that’s run by the alternator that works as you drive (which can be plugged into one of the standard chargers)

[Andy White]

The one I use is from http://batteryminders.com

They offer both standard plug in models as well as solar ones and even a desulfator that’s run by the alternator that works as you drive (which can be plugged into one of the standard chargers)

[Andy White]

I would get a trickle charger myself. I would get a Batteryminders unit as it also desulfates.

[Andy White]

I would get a trickle charger myself. I would get a Batteryminders unit as it also desulfates.

[Andy White]

I run a full synthetic oil and use a battery trickle charger and haven’t see the need for block heaters, etc. I also live where it gets down to those temps at night.

[Andy White]

I run a full synthetic oil and use a battery trickle charger and haven’t see the need for block heaters, etc. I also live where it gets down to those temps at night.

[Andy White]

You didn’t get the All Weather Mats, you have the Floorliner which is a different product.

[Andy White]

You didn’t get the All Weather Mats, you have the Floorliner which is a different product.

[Andy White]

I did call and they said to remove the factory one as they use their own hooks.

[Andy White]

I did call and they said to remove the factory one as they use their own hooks.

[Andy White]

Couple of things to add. First, use synthetic oil as it flows to -60. Second keep you battery charged using a maintenance charger so its always charged when you leave. Third, it probably goes without saying these days, but having a cell phone is a must, because if you can’t get yourself out, you can always call for help. Last, if your wheel wells get full of snow, ice slush or whatever, try and remove the big chunks before you drive off next time.

Oh, and don’t forget to clean the lights when you take the snow off you car, its amazing how many people forget the tail lights.

[Andy White]

Couple of things to add. First, use synthetic oil as it flows to -60. Second keep you battery charged using a maintenance charger so its always charged when you leave. Third, it probably goes without saying these days, but having a cell phone is a must, because if you can’t get yourself out, you can always call for help. Last, if your wheel wells get full of snow, ice slush or whatever, try and remove the big chunks before you drive off next time.

Oh, and don’t forget to clean the lights when you take the snow off you car, its amazing how many people forget the tail lights.

[Andy White]

[quote=”W00DBar0n” post=40711][quote=”Boodieman72″ post=40706]Why do shops make the techs by the tools themselves instead of supplying them for the techs. This has always baffled me.[/quote]look at it this way, say you have 28techs so the company get 28 boxes full of tools. It works out to millions just for tools alone. Then add train, up keep, land fees, etc. Most auto shops can’t afford this i work for a company that just happens to be the largest cat dealer in the world.[/quote]

But that’s a one time investment not an on going thing, other that special tools that are needed for new cars.

[Andy White]

[quote=”W00DBar0n” post=40711][quote=”Boodieman72″ post=40706]Why do shops make the techs by the tools themselves instead of supplying them for the techs. This has always baffled me.[/quote]look at it this way, say you have 28techs so the company get 28 boxes full of tools. It works out to millions just for tools alone. Then add train, up keep, land fees, etc. Most auto shops can’t afford this i work for a company that just happens to be the largest cat dealer in the world.[/quote]

But that’s a one time investment not an on going thing, other that special tools that are needed for new cars.

[Andy White]

Why do shops make the techs by the tools themselves instead of supplying them for the techs. This has always baffled me.

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