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Paul Bennett · 11-23-2016, 09:17 PM

Spend $112 and totally avoid any disasters. Buy a new 6v red top Optima from Amazon and install it temporarily into the car. (they are packed correctly now for safe shipment - change mandated by Optima)

FYI - When I jump 12v to 12v cars I disconnect one battery cable from the GOOD car before applying jumper cables.

I've seen too many alternators ruined by halfway hopes. Unfortunately you won't even know it's ruined (1 blown diode) for several months. My $0.02 worth much more.

11-23-2016, 09:17 PM	#11
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Re: 6 volt, positive ground boost help? Spend $112 and totally avoid any disasters. Buy a new 6v red top Optima from Amazon and install it temporarily into the car. (they are packed correctly now for safe shipment - change mandated by Optima) FYI - When I jump 12v to 12v cars I disconnect one battery cable from the GOOD car before applying jumper cables. I've seen too many alternators ruined by halfway hopes. Unfortunately you won't even know it's ruined (1 blown diode) for several months. My $0.02 worth much more.