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Originally Posted by thomasmryan

I like the bearings to have a supply of oil before loading the crank with the drivetrain.

I will not jump or be jumped on any car with a computer.

Charging a disconnected battery or just purchase a new one if it has issues, is the preferred route for me. Bad batteries kill alternators. Bad alternators kill batteries.

There is a sticker on your window for a number to call if you have a dead battery. Most manufactures do this for free.

There is a sticker on your window for a number to call if you have a dead battery. Most manufactures do this for free.


Roadside assistance? This is not free, AAA in my case requires a yearly renewal of subscription fees.....

Bad batteries kill alternators. Bad alternators kill batteries.


Second part is true first part isn't always true, if you jump the car incorrectly you can totally destroy an alternator though. If there is a dead cell in the battery, it will though cause extra heat in the alternator lessening it's life cycle. As long as you replace it quickly enough that it doesn't keep trying to overcharge that dead cell you're fine. If you do something stupid like leave the lights on a car with a new battery you're for the most part fine....

I like the bearings to have a supply of oil before loading the crank with the drivetrain

What? Turning the engine over is a heavy load as well, and if anything a load has to be applied to get the oil pump to start moving oil to the valvetrain and bearings....