S smash New Member Sep 16, 2012 #1 Is it bad for a battery to be jumped? Does it hurt either battery (the jumpee or jumper)? I would think that it could wear either battery down.
Is it bad for a battery to be jumped? Does it hurt either battery (the jumpee or jumper)? I would think that it could wear either battery down.
M MarieLynn New Member Sep 17, 2012 #2 We have jumped many a battery over the years with jumper cables and I don't think it actually hurts it. Could be wrong but don't think so?
We have jumped many a battery over the years with jumper cables and I don't think it actually hurts it. Could be wrong but don't think so?
R RoseRed New Member Sep 17, 2012 #3 I have never heard that jumping a battery can damage it. Even if it can, what alternative do you have if your battery is dead and you're stranded?
I have never heard that jumping a battery can damage it. Even if it can, what alternative do you have if your battery is dead and you're stranded?
L leadfoot New Member Sep 18, 2012 #4 Jumping a battery does not hurt either battery. Just be sure the car is running with the one being jumped from and all should be well.
Jumping a battery does not hurt either battery. Just be sure the car is running with the one being jumped from and all should be well.
