Hi guys. I've been lurking here for a while and seldom posting, but I've always found this to be a really great site with lots of information and plenty of personality. If this is in the wrong section feel free to move it.
My question has to do with the battery in my e30 (1990 is, battery in the trunk). Basically, the battery is dead but it's under warranty. I can get a free replacement in about a weeks time (they have none in stock atm), but my e30 is my DD (basically my only transportation) and it's really a hassle not having it running (public transport, borrowing cars, etc.) My family has a couple vehicles around, and I'm just wondering if it's safe for me to use a battery from a different vehicle in my e30? It might not fit right, but I only need it for about a week anyway. What are things that I need to watch out for if I decide to do this? My logic tells me that I should be ok for a short period but not ideal if I use a battery with maybe a bit less voltage/amperage (I know very little of electronics). I really don't want to do any damage, and I guess I could survive for a little while longer without my e30 :( Thanks in advance for any help.
Short version: Am I ok to run a different "non-reccomended" battery in my e30 for a short period of time? What do I need to watch out for?
My question has to do with the battery in my e30 (1990 is, battery in the trunk). Basically, the battery is dead but it's under warranty. I can get a free replacement in about a weeks time (they have none in stock atm), but my e30 is my DD (basically my only transportation) and it's really a hassle not having it running (public transport, borrowing cars, etc.) My family has a couple vehicles around, and I'm just wondering if it's safe for me to use a battery from a different vehicle in my e30? It might not fit right, but I only need it for about a week anyway. What are things that I need to watch out for if I decide to do this? My logic tells me that I should be ok for a short period but not ideal if I use a battery with maybe a bit less voltage/amperage (I know very little of electronics). I really don't want to do any damage, and I guess I could survive for a little while longer without my e30 :( Thanks in advance for any help.
Short version: Am I ok to run a different "non-reccomended" battery in my e30 for a short period of time? What do I need to watch out for?
:-(:-(
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