2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Jump Start Battery

Tiny
CWHITE259
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 172,000 MILES
I was told I should not jump start my 6 cylinder 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with my 2004 4 cylinder Chevy Cavalier. By doing so I could damage my Cavalier. That jump starts should only be done with like cylinder engines - 4 to 4, 6 to 6, 8 to an 8. Doing otherwise may damage the smaller cylinder engine. Is this correct?

Craig
Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 10:51 AM

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Tiny
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No it is NOT true, in the sense that they must be the same number of cylinders.

As long as it is a 12V negative ground system it is OK to jump.

Just be sure to get the polarity correct (+ to + and - to -)
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Monday, July 27th, 2009 AT 8:59 AM

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