might need a new battery help

s420merc · 01-30-2021, 12:08 PM

i have a 2016 328 xi battery warning came on today
car has 36k miles
do i need to change battery if yes what brand and how many batteries does this car have

Billfitz · 01-30-2021, 12:57 PM

Battery warnings are usually caused by a combination of infrequent driving, short trips and cold temperatures. I have all three of those situations in winter, which I address by using a battery tender.

s420merc · 01-30-2021, 01:27 PM

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Battery warnings are usually caused by a combination of infrequent driving, short trips and cold temperatures. I have all three of those situations in winter, which I address by using a battery tender.

my car is outside in front of house can i use tender outside

Billfitz · 01-30-2021, 04:21 PM

Only if you can get AC power to it.

s420merc · 01-30-2021, 08:47 PM

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Only if you can get AC power to it.

i can but is it outdoor safe

Billfitz · 01-30-2021, 09:46 PM

You'd want to have it under the hood, hooked up to the charging posts, otherwise it will get stolen.

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