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Audi R8: V10 for 2 years..battery power level..battery charger

 
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Hi, i have been using Audi R8 V10 for 2 years, but not so frequent( only 1 time a week), i noticed that the battery power level has gone low. so, I am curious what brand of battery charger should i purchase for my car. if possible, please specify one

 

Country: Thailand
Make: Audi
Model: R8 V10
Year: 2010
Engine: V10

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I have tried CTEK 3300, but it did not operate properly, and sometimes uncertain.

Submitted: 339 days and 5 hours ago.
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Expert:  Roman replied 339 days and 5 hours ago.


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I will recommend you to buy a trickle charger made by Porsche. It is the best one that I have come across and is small, compact and uses quick disconnects.

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Customer replied 333 days and 19 hours ago.

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From my understanding, when the R8's engine is turned off , the cigaret socket will not operate as in the Porsches, so the charger you suggested to me will not operate right?

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Expert:  Roman replied 333 days and 6 hours ago.

Yes you are correct. You will want to use a trickle battery charger which charges a AGM GEL battery for the R8.

You can check the manufacturer website one here:
www.ctek.com/si/en/chargers/12v
You will want the CTEK 3300
use the CTEK 3300 and shut the hood over the wires (it doesn't pinch them hard if the wires lay flat)
You can get the 3300 here

http://www.amazon.com/Ctek-Battery-Charger-56158-56-158/dp/B000FQBWCY

Here is a youtube video explaining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AC1RfapFao
or here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHSI_qHOI4U

All high performance cars use the charger made by CTEK. it just says Audi on ot.

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