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

  • Difficult_Advice_720@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Thats putting a lot of faith on the battery being fully capable, but if your alternator failed, the battery has probably been stredded for a while, and I’m guessing, it isnt new either. If you cant afford to fix the alternator, then you cant afford the tow truck either. wear your layers, and your good socks, and move swiftly, but dont allow yourself to sweat, better to be slightly cold than overheated. Find a friend who can help you with a ride.

  • Impossible-Lie3115@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    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

    • Cuzzii@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      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.