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How To Jump-Start Your Car

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  • There’s nothing more frustrating than getting into your car, turning the key, and—nothing. The good news is that a quick jump-start is just a jumper cable…more »There’s nothing more frustrating than getting into your car, turning the key, and—nothing. The good news is that a quick jump-start is just a jumper cable away. « less
  • Added May 20, 2008

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Sorry, but you are mistaken. I own this Porsche. While most Porsche's engines are in the rear of the car, on this model featured, a 1985 Carrera 3.2, as with most 911 derived models the battery is actually in the front of the car. So the demonstration is correct.
Reply 3 months ago by carlo_scialla
Sorry Carlo, you are right, I stand corrected. I should pay more attention before passing judgment next time. A well done video. - Mark
Reply 3 months ago by cache100
No problem, thanks.
Reply 3 months ago by carlo_scialla
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Great demonstration of the technique... should be required viewing in driver's ed.
Reply 3 months ago by jbfunk05
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They might want to use a more appropriate car for this demonstration. A Porsche's engine is actually in the back of the car. The guy was attaching the jumper cable to an imaginary battery in the front ... but hey I'm not nitpicking here. Nice video.
Reply 3 months ago by cache100
Sorry, but you are mistaken. I own this Porsche. While most Porsche's engines are in the rear of the car, on this model featured, a 1985 Carrera 3.2, as with most 911 derived models the battery is actually in the front of the car. So the demonstration is correct.
Reply 3 months ago by carlo_scialla
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Once you've gotten a jump, it makes sense to drive around for a little while to recharge your battery.
Reply 3 months ago by sanjay

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