2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Jump Start Battery

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
172,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CWHITE259
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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
Jul 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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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 -)
Jul 27, 2009 at 8:59 AM
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