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Charging in idle

alexf
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I use my 2010 320i BMW extensively between July and September but it mostly idle the rest of the time.  I am trying to find a routine to charge it etc.  it has a brand new battery.  At the moment I drive it for 20 min every two weeks.  I do not want to winterriae it because sometimes I need it. Can I drive it for 10 and idle for 10?  Thoughts, ideas would be great. 

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    Where is the car stored? Could you get a trickle charger or a solar panel to keep the battery topped up? I would cover it and have a small solar panel personally. 

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    Do you know if BMW cigarette light works with the trickle charger when the engine is not running?

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    Morning Alexandra

    C-tec make excellent trickle/conditioning chargers I use mine once a month on my moth balled E53 4.6is and my wife's Subaru which see's low use

    It is very easy to lift the bonnet and un clip the charger 

    Dave

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    Thanks, I’ll give it a go

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