First off appreciate anyone taking the time to read this!
My problem:
My Alternator recently went out & i won’t have the money to fix it for a few weeks, it is currently around 20-30 degrees where i live & leave for work around 5 AM.
It’s a 15-20 minute walk there in the freezing cold, or a 5 minute drive.
If i keep the battery fully charged by keeping it on a charger when not in use, do you think i could make the 10 minute total drive until i can get it fixed? i would need to start it twice in total then 5 minutes there then 5 minutes back.
What’s everyone’s thoughts? sound doable? i have heard cars can run hours on just a fully charged battery lol
I would guess 50/50 chance or less considering you’ll have your headlights on in the morning. No fan, no heat, no radio. Can you take the charger with you? Are you driving a 2020 V8 Mercedes with 25 computer modules and touchscreens or a 90s 4cyl with 2 modules? Getting there should be an issue. 80% chance if fully charged. But getting back without recharge? Nahhhhh
it’s a 2007 nissan maxima, i have driven it to the store & back which was about the same distance but i guess i’m just worried about leaving it for 5-8 hours during my shifts.