Dear all,

My grandfather, 87 years of age (!), owns a 3-year-old E-class 320, but is going away for 7 weeks on a cruise. He wonders whether the battery is likely to last that length of time, whether there is any way of disconnecting it, and if it would be advisable to charge it before starting the car on his return.

Any advice would be very much appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
James Boulter

 

It will be fine. I leave my battery hooked up for months in my 300SDL and it starts everytime.

 

Seven weeks shouldn't cause any big problems.

The battery may get low by then. Either charge it up when he gets back or disconnect it before he leaves.

Fill the gas tank to prevent moisture build up. No need for stabilizer.

The oil should be okay for just 7 weeks.

Stuff a rag into the exhaust pipe(s) and air intake(s) to prevent critter nesting. Tape a note to the steering wheel to remove these rags before starting. You know grandpas and their memory.

 

Yeah Lug u would know all bout those memory lapses. [sm=owned.gif]

 

Yeah, I keep forgetting about you but you keep popping back into my space. Who are you anyway?

 

You're going to need some ice for that burn. Haha



-Matt-