{"id":3548,"date":"2018-09-24T08:34:36","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T08:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2023-07-23T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T12:12:36","slug":"what-size-car-jump-starter-do-i-need-all-your-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notsealed.com\/what-size-car-jump-starter-do-i-need-all-your-questions-answered.html","title":{"rendered":"What size car jump starter do I need? – All your questions answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

As technology advances, we have access to devices that are cheaper and more powerful than the previous generation. One of the last components to be improved is the humble 12v car battery jump starter. This is because it is so well made, has great battery power reserves, and lasts a long time before needing to be replaced.<\/p>\n

Car batteries on average only last around 3-5 years before needing to be replaced. Over time they will get sulfate crystals to build upon the lead plates which will reduce their output power. This is unavoidable and is just part of the battery lifecycle.<\/p>\n

How many amps does it take to start a car?<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The amps required to start your car will be determined by the size of your engine and if it is petrol or diesel. This is because diesel engines run at a much higher compression ratio so the load on the starter motor is higher.<\/p>\n

But we need to also take into account the inrush current which can be 3-4 times higher than the standard starter motor running current. This inrush current is also called peak current. Many quality jump starters will rate the peak and starting amps.<\/p>\n