so i go to drive my car today.

MikeMike

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and its got a freakin dead battery.

atleast i can jump it and it should work. i guess my dad drove it not that long ago but wtf. grrr

stupid batteries

MIKE
 

Vic

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How long since you last drove it? If it's been a while, this is pretty normal. In fact, it probably would have helped if your dad had driven it more often.
 

DainBramaged

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BIKE

Can only push-start if it is a manual. I had to do that once when the starter in my Cavalier went out. Sucked but it worked.
 
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Originally posted by: DainBramaged
BIKE

Can only push-start if it is a manual. I had to do that once when the starter in my Cavalier went out. Sucked but it worked.

i push started my bike not too long ago...i dont think i could push start my car by myself though...
 

DougK62

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What an exciting post! I don't think I could go on living without knowing that you let your car sit and the battery died.

 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: DainBramaged
BIKE

Can only push-start if it is a manual. I had to do that once when the starter in my Cavalier went out. Sucked but it worked.

Yeah, I know that, but he didn't specify, and I just felt like I had to add something non-derisive to the thread. :)
Although it probably would have been more fun for me to deride him.
 

MazerRackham

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I thought this was a parody thread and that you were going to say that the wheels off of your Mazda 3 were stolen!!
 

Viperoni

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I haven't started my old topaz since Christmas or earlier.... the battery's 2 years old... I wonder if it'll start :)
 

cavemanmoron

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I drove my '64 Valiant Feb 20th,
I parked it Thanksgiving day.
It started right up,it has a $39.95 Walmart battery in it.

LOL I need to buy a new battery for my plow truck,
I killed the battery in that,by leaving the cargo box light on for a week. :(
Doh!
 

tami

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hahaha, and i thought it was just me who was ready to ask "why does MIKE always sign his posts?"