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2003 BMW 530 Battery

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW 530
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 37,000 MILES
My battery is dead, my alternator needs changing. But i'm in a situation where I need to drive my car 50 miles. I have a jump start kit, I was wondering if I can use that jump start kit to charge my battery? How long do I need to charge it before it becomes a full battery, and enough for me to drive and get it fix?
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 5:12 AM

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Tiny
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I dont think you will make it 50 miles on a new battery, I think that may be out of the limits for the battery.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 7:23 AM
Tiny
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Well what if charge the battery, and also connect the jump start. Would that help me get where I need to go? Or should I just play it safe and take it to a local shop?
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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Playing it safe is my recommendation.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 6:00 PM

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