I just had my first experience with a battery failure with no warning. The battery was completely dead (shorted) with voltage under 2. It was an OEM battery that was 18 months old, with 4500 miles. I charged it once every week and the vehicle was garage kept. Lucky for me, the battery failed in my garage. Obviously these type of failures could occur anywhere. I am thinking of buying a portable jump starter so I can start my car and get it to a shop or to my home if this occurs away from home.
Question 1 Will it damage the alternator or electrical system if I jump start and drive my car with a shorted battery for 30 minutes to an hour to get it home?
Question 2. Could anyone recommend a good portable jump starter?
Thank you.
Question 1 Will it damage the alternator or electrical system if I jump start and drive my car with a shorted battery for 30 minutes to an hour to get it home?
Question 2. Could anyone recommend a good portable jump starter?
Thank you.