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Originally Posted by Dolce86
I do not utilize a tender. My car gets used every week and does not sit for more than 5 days without being run. No Optima for me - I purchased an Interstate battery (I think a size 24) which I am told are decent batteries.
I'm wondering if the new Alpine I had installed a few months back has anything to do with this? I realiuze that there is a constant draw to keep the memory in--tact. Sort of like the Borg digital clock I have.
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I use a Tender all the time. It's said to extend battery life 2-3X. Plus I then know my batteries don't discharge and will start the car all the time. I think it is a good idea for you to get one - they are only about 30 bucks. You hook up a "pigtail" and it's very easy to attach/detach. Plus, you need a battery disconnect switch. I also have a CD with a clock in it - I wish it didn't have the clock. I turn the battery disconnect switch off when the car is garaged. Something else you should have if you don't already IMO.
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