Need definitive advice on trickle charging 2015 S65 in storage
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2018 AMG GLE 63 S Coupe; 2015 S65 AMG, 2007 S600
Need definitive advice on trickle charging 2015 S65 in storage
Hi,
I have searched this forum and others hoping to get definitive advice on what I need to do in order to store my 2015 S65 AMG over the winter so that I don't have a dead battery come spring (I'm all set with the other recommended storage prep). Some advise using a trickle charger or battery tender on the battery under the hood while others state it needs to be attached to the consumer (?) battery in the rear. I don't know where the rear battery is, but I gather it is on the passenger side in the trunk. I believe this is a lithium battery, which I assume will require a different type of charger than would a regular battery. I have a 2007 S600 that I've stored during the winter months for the last several years, and I've always hooked up a trickle charger to the battery under the hood. Both last year and the year prior I ended up having to purchase a new battery, so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I recently bought an AMG GLE 63 S that I will store in the spring, but as with the other two, I've read conflicting advice on how best to maintain the battery when it's not being driven for months. I don't want to damage a vehicle and don't want to purchase new batteries every year. I have found excellent advice in these forums, but I cannot seem to find a consensus on this. Any clear and concise advice is helpful and very much appreciated.
I have searched this forum and others hoping to get definitive advice on what I need to do in order to store my 2015 S65 AMG over the winter so that I don't have a dead battery come spring (I'm all set with the other recommended storage prep). Some advise using a trickle charger or battery tender on the battery under the hood while others state it needs to be attached to the consumer (?) battery in the rear. I don't know where the rear battery is, but I gather it is on the passenger side in the trunk. I believe this is a lithium battery, which I assume will require a different type of charger than would a regular battery. I have a 2007 S600 that I've stored during the winter months for the last several years, and I've always hooked up a trickle charger to the battery under the hood. Both last year and the year prior I ended up having to purchase a new battery, so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I recently bought an AMG GLE 63 S that I will store in the spring, but as with the other two, I've read conflicting advice on how best to maintain the battery when it's not being driven for months. I don't want to damage a vehicle and don't want to purchase new batteries every year. I have found excellent advice in these forums, but I cannot seem to find a consensus on this. Any clear and concise advice is helpful and very much appreciated.
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2007 S550 4Matic
Hi there…I just inherited my late father’s S550 4Matic…2007. It is located on the west coast and it may take a few months before I can arrange shipping it east. I’m wondering how to best maintain the batteries while the car is at rest. Did you ever get an answer to you question re: trickle charging these cars? Thank you.
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2014 S63 AMG
CTEK Trickle Charger for Lithium
CTEK (56-926) LITHIUM US 12 Volt Fully Automatic LiFePO4 Battery Charger,Blue
Works great on my 2014 S63 AMG.
Works great on my 2014 S63 AMG.
