No. I have a Norco GB40 Lithium Ion booster that is supposed to be good for 1000 amps. Should be more than enough to start a 182 cubic inch V6.
Do you have jumper cables in your trunk/cab now?
- Thread starter ZZman
- Start date
- Status
Originally Posted By: Gimpy1
Always, Have a set of 0 gauge heavy duty cables. Never have had to use them on my car, but have helped a few folks out. I really wish people would understand and learn the CORRECT way to Jump a car, instead of the old school neg to neg pos to pos method.
So, I guess I am old school, but how is the proper way to hook up the cables?? I understand you are suppose to use the car body for the neg. but it is still -to - and +to +
Always, Have a set of 0 gauge heavy duty cables. Never have had to use them on my car, but have helped a few folks out. I really wish people would understand and learn the CORRECT way to Jump a car, instead of the old school neg to neg pos to pos method.
So, I guess I am old school, but how is the proper way to hook up the cables?? I understand you are suppose to use the car body for the neg. but it is still -to - and +to +
Yep. Actually had to help a colleague recently when she left her ignition on (?) all day. Odd that between the engineers, gearheads, and car guys at work I was the only one who had any jumper cables.
No cables but I have a Battery jump starter, they have a new super capacitor jump starter. As soon as the price comes down or my battery fails on my jump starter I am buying that. No Jump starter battery maintenance on those.
No you are correct + to +, neg to a piece of unpainted metal. Also turn on your headlights, that way if there is a surge the lights will help absorb it rather than the ECM or PCM. Each car is different especially if the battery is in the trunk. Like always the best way to do it is listed in the Owners manual.
Last edited:
Yes
Yup!
AAA easily takes an hour + based on two calls my neighbor made, 2 miles from their office.
Yes; minor point of pride that my sons have used them successfully helping others.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: Leo99
No. But I have one of those car jumpers/cell phone charger/flashlight things in the trunk.
I think jumper cables are better. The jump packs need charging from time to time and if its really cold they will not be of much use (if they are cold in trunk also).
Now if you need a jump and I come by in my pickup with dual batteries then you can not ask for anything better.
I did a review of one in the tools section that has a pre heater function just for this, charge after 6mo is still 95%, its a champ.
I always had jumper cables but with the sensitive electronics in today's vehicles I don't like the possible risk. charger or jump pack only for me.
Originally Posted By: Leo99
No. But I have one of those car jumpers/cell phone charger/flashlight things in the trunk.
I think jumper cables are better. The jump packs need charging from time to time and if its really cold they will not be of much use (if they are cold in trunk also).
Now if you need a jump and I come by in my pickup with dual batteries then you can not ask for anything better.
I did a review of one in the tools section that has a pre heater function just for this, charge after 6mo is still 95%, its a champ.
I always had jumper cables but with the sensitive electronics in today's vehicles I don't like the possible risk. charger or jump pack only for me.
Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
Yup!
Noice!
I have boosted my car with my own cables like once or twice in five years and primarily use them to boost other people's cars. Just two weeks ago I had to boost my friend. His car has positive terminal only and he put the neg on a painted surface! Did nothing but heat up the cables, what a noob! I also had to boost my boss' van about six weeks ago and I had just started working there.
You can get by with a cheap set, just solder the ends where they go into the clamp. My dad has an old set of thick cables and they weigh like 20 lbs.
Everyone should have cables and a charger preferably with an extension cord in their car. As a BITOGer, I want my battery at 100% as often as possible to make it last. I have the cheap NOCO charger that AVE took apart, I have used it a lot even though it is basically a trickle charger.
Yup!
I have boosted my car with my own cables like once or twice in five years and primarily use them to boost other people's cars. Just two weeks ago I had to boost my friend. His car has positive terminal only and he put the neg on a painted surface! Did nothing but heat up the cables, what a noob! I also had to boost my boss' van about six weeks ago and I had just started working there.
You can get by with a cheap set, just solder the ends where they go into the clamp. My dad has an old set of thick cables and they weigh like 20 lbs.
Everyone should have cables and a charger preferably with an extension cord in their car. As a BITOGer, I want my battery at 100% as often as possible to make it last. I have the cheap NOCO charger that AVE took apart, I have used it a lot even though it is basically a trickle charger.
I used to, but stopped a long time ago. Have only had to use them a couple times in 10+ years. Just extra stuff to roll around and get worse gas mileage. The last time I used them, I was just walking down the street when a friend stopped me and asked if I had them. I went home and got them. Last time my battery died, I just took it home and put it on the charger, wasn't in a rush. Better for long term health of the battery rather than jumping it and letting the alternator fast charge it up.
Both vehicles carry them.
Originally Posted By: Astro14
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
No. Call AAA
Been a AAA member for decades.
Tried that a few months ago.
"Estimated wait time 2 1/2 hours" for a jump in a densely populated area.
Called a friend that lived nearby, had the car started in less than 15 minutes, using the jumper cables we keep in the car.
Some call AA.
Originally Posted By: LeakySeals
No. Call AAA
Been a AAA member for decades.
Tried that a few months ago.
"Estimated wait time 2 1/2 hours" for a jump in a densely populated area.
Called a friend that lived nearby, had the car started in less than 15 minutes, using the jumper cables we keep in the car.
Some call AA.
I have them in the Focus, mostly because every few years I somehow leave the headlights on.
Whipcitywrencher
Site Donor 2025
Yes, along with a first aid kit, a couple of rags, a gallon of antifreeze, quart of oil, tire repair kit, mini 12 volt compressor and small socket set with some misc. tools. This all fits in 2 milk crates. In the winter I keep an extra hat and gloves on the back seat.
Yes! Used them to jump three cars and a motorcycle over the past 5 years. Knock on wood, but haven't needed them myself yet!
- Status